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Height not increasing.please help

2017-07-07 04:21:46
Hello sir,i am 17 and my height is 5'6.all my friends are taller than me.my height isn't growing.pls suggest me what should i do?should i consult any doctor?will any medicine work?
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Height is dependent on genes

Answered2017-07-07 05:44:41

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