Growth in the body

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Growth in the body

Asked for Male, 16 Years

I'm 17 years old now and 5′5″ since 2 years (i.e. 15 years). My dad & mom are 5′10″ & 5′4″ respectively. I'm worried as I haven’t grown in 2 years. How do I grow taller? I want to be 5′11″ or 6″. What are the things I need to eat and exercises need to perform or Medicines I need to have? Please help me.

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Dr. Soudip Saha

General Physician 5 yrs exp South 24 Parganas

Take adequate diet and do physical exercise

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Dr. Jeevan Kumar

General Medicine 6 yrs exp Karimnagar

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Dr. Dharmendra Singh

General Physician 17 yrs exp Indore

Diet and exercise

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