Osmotic diuresis: increased urination caused by the presence of certain substances in the small tubes of the kidneys. See detailed information below for a list of 6 causes of Osmotic diuresis, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Osmotic diuresis: diuresis due to a high concentration of osmotically active substances in the renal tubules (e.g., urea, sodium sulfate), which limit the reabsorption of water.
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Compounds that increase urine volume by increasing the amount of osmotically active solute in the urine. Osmotic diuretics also increase the osmolarity of plasma.
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Symptoms related to Osmotic diuresis:
Polyuria (179 causes), Hypotension (341 causes), Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Polydipsia (7 causes), Ketosis (4 causes), Kidney tubules
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