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Pituitary gland problem ( short height )

2017-06-18 03:58:59
My age is 20year10months and I have a very short height. I want to grow 6-9 inches more. Moreover I live in a hostel and the food is very spicy and oily. The genetic factors is i am a of the same height as of mother but my father is very tall. So, can you recommend me the diet, exercises and medicine to increase my height.
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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You may grow a little but not much. You are just 20, you may grow for a year or two. Consult a endocrinologist in person for further evaluation and management. He might be able to help you further. Best regards. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain. Bangalore.

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