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Is it possible to grow height after 16

2023-01-06 10:11:50
My height is stagnant since the age of 14...even after a proper diet from a physician its not effective
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Diet genetics stress exercises all plays a role

Answered2023-01-06 12:04:35

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I males, yes! In females- no. Simply a couple of years after puberty, bones fuse their parts and height doesn't grow anymore. Therefore, exercise, diet and activity during adolescence is the key

Answered2023-01-06 11:02:27

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Getting reasons for your short stature is a broad area to know the cause n come to proper solution .kindly connect for detailed evaluation and plan for solutions

Answered2023-01-06 10:23:09

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Its genetic. Please dont stress about it

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Connect please

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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You have a growth till 17yrs But your height is determined by your parents average ht

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Diet,exercise,genetics and stress all play a role.

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