what does traces of ketones in urine mean
If the body uses fat instead of sugar for energy it produces a by-product ketones. Conditions that may cause ketones in the urine are diabetes, malnutrition, alcoholism, illness, etc. Essentially production of ketones could be attributed to one of these conditions. Protein is not a usual finding in the urine. Fever, kidney disorders, pregnancy, strenuous exercise, etc. may produce protein in the urine. Some people may have traces of protein in the urine for unexplainable reasons.