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Short height

2017-05-26 19:31:36
I am 18 years old and 5'6". I want to grow few more inches.i know it's not possible to attain a height as tall as 6 feet still I look forward for some positive solutions Please help
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5 ft 6 inch is an average ht for male in India. U have  already reached skeletal maturity . Therefore your ht may not grow. But if u r optimistic u can try skipping swimming . Best of luck.

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