Hyposthenuria

What it means

An abnormally low urinary specific gravity, i.e., reduced concentration of solutes in the urine.

Hyposthenuria may occur with impaired renal concentrating power or upon abnormally low hormonal stimulation, as in diabetes insipidus.

Rare diseases that can present with this4

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Reduced urinary osmolality