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Height increase
My friend is 19 years old and her height is 4’11.
Her vitamin D level is 5 only, is vitamin D reason for height not increasing?
Is this possible to increase height now?
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Height can't be increased only with vitamin D. The levels below 30nmol/L is low. The height of a person mainly depends upon their genetics.
Height may increase some more up to the age of 22.
But Vit. D deficiency may cause serious bony deformities, joint pain and back ache.
It's better to take Vit. D ( 60K units) per week in the form of granules or syrup or tablets
Next Steps
Consult Doctor
Health Tips
Check Calcium levels also
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Vitamin D is usually not a reason for small height in the absence of features of rickets/osteomalacia.
The most common reason for small height is constitutional or familial.
There is still hope to gain some height if growth plates aren't fused.
Vitamin D supplements should be started with 2000 IU daily, at the earliest.
Next Steps
Consult a General Physician / Endocrinologist.
Health Tips
Avoid unproven methods of increasing height from social media, as it could delay the actual management.
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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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