Heightproblem

2015-10-10 02:52:48
Doc I went to gym and maintained a good body when I was 17 and now I'm 18 and my height is 5'7 I left my gym for 3 months I want to increase my height can I grow more 2 or 3'
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well you need to do a growth evaluation by undergoing few tests height of males do increase till the age of 21 but depends whether any growth is left in your body so I will suggest to see an endocrinologist and do some blood tests and see an orthopaedic doctor and get some xrays to check

Answered2015-10-11 02:00:08

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