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Dwarfism ...
My age is 16 ...and I am 5 f 3 inch ...I worried about my height. Because my hand growth plate was fused .....can after 16 I become like a dwarf.....can I am suffering from dwarfism..... Can after age of 16 and my hand growth plate was fused... Can I grow taller...my friend is a dwarf....and he have skkiny body like me..... I don't understand what can I do for it please help..... Can skinny fat is a symptom of dwarfism.....
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For your age the height mentioned seems to be normal. Being fat is not a symptom of dwarfism. Dwarfism does not present like this.
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It's normal growth, don't compare yourself with others. It's nature every body is different. No need to di anything.
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Nothing, he is normal
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Just take good nutrition diet, and do regular exercise that's all.
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U need specialist consultation..!
With a orthopaedic surgeon
Without knowing everything in detail regarding i am afraid i can not comment on the issue
Pls get to me for consultation.
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Dontbe too stressed and handle with all the necessary workup to be done
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First of all remove and through dwarfism word in dustbin you are perfectly normal god given beautiful body instead of loving thinking negative in world so many people maximum disabled and short people are proud and happy inlife. In some cases ht has increased till 21 years once again feel proud of existence and be happy with family and friends I love you and you love me be good and do good
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If at 16 you are 5 feet three inch , you are perfectly normal. . Are you male or female . . Try to increase your weight by eating more and taking vitamins etc. Take deworming tablet and to stop worrying
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We want to know the height of your parents and siblings if you have any
How do you know that your hand growth plate is fused? Did u take any x ray. If so kindly share it.
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Kindly share x ray ? And send your photos which take head to toe
It’s unlikely that u get dwarfism without having family history
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Do not get into conclusions without check up with orthopedic surgeon/endocrinologist
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There might be multiple reason for short height might be genetically or nutrition !!!Need complete detail history ! Once need to consult endocrinologist
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Dr. Smitha Nambiar
General Physician
19 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
A person's height is determined by genetics...that is height of your parents/ grandparents.
Anyways as you have mentioned your age is 16 yrs Male.. in boys height spurt is from 16 -18 yrs. So there is still time for you to attain your full growth height wise.
There are some medical/ hormonal issues that can affect growth..a work up can be done for the same.
Adequate nutrition and appropriate exercise can help you at this time.
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please consult privately on video consult for complete assessment and individualized treatment/planning.
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Dr. Rajendra Kumar
General Physician
39 yrs exp
Jaipur
what r the height of ur papa, mummy or brother sister if u r having ,how u know for fusion of ur growth plate. .?all investigation reports r needed to evaluate. Join Gym and do physical excercise which can increase ur height
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consult with orthopaedics / endocrinologist
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Dr. Amita Mody
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38 yrs exp
Mumbai
In dwarfism height is around 4 feet to 4&1/2 feet.
There is disproportionate short stature.
Sometimes short height is genatic. You can join gym and do exercises to improve your physic.
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