Marcia reported the following symptoms to her physician: severe weight loss, increased anxiety, and sweating. After several tests, Marcia's physician determines that she has a very high basal metabolic rate and confirms Marcia's diagnosis as. Her physician prescribes as the best treatment for her condition.

Marcia is diagnosed with hypermetabolism. One pathological cause of hypermetabolism is thyroid disorder (hyperthyroidism). It could also be caused by injury or infection in the body. There is no single treatment for the disorder since it is merely a symptom of an underlying problem. It could be managed by nutritional support coupled with pharmacological treatment such as diuretics and regular insulin.