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What Causes Soft Stools And Low Urine Production?
ref my father: 88, stroke 10 years ago, vascular dementia 4 years, eating well, drinking 2 ltrs water a day, catheter. Stools sloppy or soft, urine production low (was 1ltr plus, gradually dropped to 200 mils overnight). Concerned colon shutting down.
Mon, 18 Jun 2018
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* The condition of soft stools with low urine output mandates presence of intestine infection with secondary systemic manifestations.
* In our clinic, I recommend to admit the patient, take an intravenous access to correct the fluid, electrolyte imbalance, intravenous antibiotics to control the intestine infection and further supportive measures.
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* The condition of soft stools with low urine output mandates presence of intestine infection with secondary systemic manifestations.
* In our clinic, I recommend to admit the patient, take an intravenous access to correct the fluid, electrolyte imbalance, intravenous antibiotics to control the intestine infection and further supportive measures.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It sounds like your father is becoming dehydrated from loss of water (caused by diarrhea). This leads to volume depletion and lower urine output. Sloppy stools and diarrhea can be caused by mane things, and recommend seeing a doctor, if he is unwell or has a fever.
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It sounds like your father is becoming dehydrated from loss of water (caused by diarrhea). This leads to volume depletion and lower urine output. Sloppy stools and diarrhea can be caused by mane things, and recommend seeing a doctor, if he is unwell or has a fever.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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