Reduced Urine Specific Gravity
September 10th, 2020
Overview
If the urine specific gravity is reduced, this reflects an inability to concentrate urine. As a result, the urine is excessively diluted.
Causes of Reduced Urine Specific Gravity
- Polydipsia (excessive fluid consumption)
- Diabetes insipidus
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute tubular necrosis (polyuric phase)
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