What does a high basal metabolic rate mean?

Basal metabolic rate refers to the level of energy metabolism per unit of time in the resting state, so a high basal metabolic rate indicates that the body’s energy metabolism is relatively strong, the causes of high basal metabolic capacity, there are physiological conditions and pathological conditions, should pay attention to the distinction: 1, physiological: if there are no uncomfortable symptoms, the basal metabolic rate is only high in the normal range, usually indicates that the body’s metabolic rate is faster, the demand for nutrition It is common in children, adolescents and young people, especially those who exercise regularly; 2. Pathology: If you seldom exercise, are young and above, or have a basal metabolic rate higher than normal, it means that your body has abnormal metabolism, mostly endocrine diseases, such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes, hyperadrenocorticism, etc. It also does not exclude the possibility of inflammatory infections, rheumatism, tuberculosis and other diseases. Among them, hyperthyroidism is more common. Other diseases are also associated with a series of symptoms, such as easy thirst, rapid weight loss and high blood sugar in diabetic patients, and local redness, swelling, heat and pain in patients with inflammatory infections, which should be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.