High basal metabolic rate is common in hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus and tuberculosis, and can be treated with medication according to the cause of the disease. 1. Hyperthyroidism: Excessive secretion of thyroid hormones can lead to high basal metabolic rate, which can be treated with propylthiouracil, radioactive iodine 131 or surgery. 2. Diabetes mellitus: because sugar can not enter the cells, it will make the cells consume too much nutrients, resulting in high basal metabolic rate, and need to use metformin or insulin for treatment. 3. Tuberculosis: Due to the infection of tuberculosis mycobacteria, it will produce the consumption of human body, causing high basal metabolic rate, at this time, it is necessary to use rifampicin, ethambutol, pyrazinamide and other drugs for treatment. When there is a high basal metabolic rate, it may also be caused by tumors and other diseases, you need to go to the hospital in time, under the guidance of the doctor to use drugs or other ways of treatment.