Paresthesia can also be caused simply by putting pressure on a nerve by applying weight (or pressure) to the limb for extended periods of time. Another cause of paresthesia may be direct damage to the nerves themselves, i.e., neuropathy, which itself can stem from injury or infection such as frostbite or Lyme disease, or may be indicative of a current neurological disorder.
Checking for Ketones. Ketone is a chemical produced when there is a shortage of insulin in the blood and the body breaks down body fat for energy. Ketones in the urine is a sign that your body is using fat for energy instead of using glucose because not enough insulin is available to use glucose for energy. Ketones in the urine is more common in type 1 diabetes.
Causes of Ketones in the urine (Ketonuria): See detailed list of causes below. Ketones in the urine (medical symptom): The presence of ketones in the urine. The list of medical condition causes of Ketones in the urine (Ketonuria) includes: 1  Uncontrolled diabetes.  Glycogen storage disease.