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Can I increase height after the age 19?
I am 20 years old currently, my height is 5'2. I want to increase my height. Is there any solution? I am ready to take a course of medicines.
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Firstly I will need to see some of your xrays or the wrist, hip and knees to confirm if your bones have fused or not. After that I can comment.
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Dr. Nanda Kumar Bhairi
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21 yrs exp
Bangalore
Need to see your growth plate
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Some remedies you can try
Surgery to increase height is not fruitful as there are some disadvantage also
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