Introduction
Basedow’s disease is the most common cause of
thyrotoxicosis.1 Thyrotropin receptor antibody (TRAb)
is produced on the surface of the thyroid gland as an autoantibody
against the binding receptor of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). TRAb
overstimulates the TSH receptor instead of TSH, causing excessive
production of thyroid hormones that subsequently causes Basedow’s
disease.1Abnormally high levels of thyroid hormones that increase the metabolism
of the entire body can have significant health consequences. Known
autoimmune mechanisms include orbital disease, goitre, and thyroid
dermatosis. 2Symptoms of Basedow’s disease can
be caused by either hyperthyroidism or autoimmune mechanisms.
Hypothyroidism commonly causes myalgia in thyroid gland dysfunction.3 Herein, we report a case of Basedow’s disease that
presented with a rare complaint of myalgia.