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My height growth was stopped when I was 15 years of age and now I'm of 18 and haven't seen any growth spurt in my height .My current height is 165 cm and height of my father is 175 cm . Please tell me how can i re-start my height growth?

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1. If height stopped after 15 years, probably growth plate would have fused (epiphyseal closure). 2. Mother's height is also important to decide childs adult height DR.S.RAMKUMAR MD DNB(Diabetes& ...  Read More

I want to grow height at age 23. Which medicine is better to grow more..i heard about ashwaganda powder..please suggest me

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You can take ashwagandha. Practice Tadasan yoga daily..It may help you up to some extent. ...  Read More

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Hello doctor, I'm a 17 year old kid (very much concerned with height) I'm just 5.3 and am kind of short as compared to my age boys. My dad is 5.6 and my mom's is roughly 5.1- 5.2.. does this mean that my genetic height is limited as my my parents or will my height grow even more?

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Hi.. You can't actually determine how tall will you grow as it depends on genetic factor and good nutrition.. Boys actually grow till 21 yrs.. however the rate of growth will get slower as they approa ...  Read More

My height is too short according to my age. How can i improve the growth of my height??? Please tell me.

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Lots of physical activity like football,hockey swimming etc.Also increase protein intake like protein supplement,meat,chicken,fish,pander,soybeans etc ...  Read More

Hello, I am the mother of 2 children aged 15 and 16. Recently I have heard about the HPV virus and how it can cause cancer and now I am very scare for my children. They did not have a vaccine for HPV and it kept me awake for many nights now. I want to know what is the age limit for HPV vaccine?

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The minimum age is 9 years, and you can take it till 45 years. ...  Read More

Can height growth pills stop I growth or stunt height growth... Or other side effects...or what age boys and girls height growth... Please try to tell me the exact age..

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Which pills..? Share more details ...  Read More

My Height Is 5.5 And My Age Is 26 Year Can I Growth My Height In This Age,If Yes Plz Tell Me What To Do

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Dear Practo User, Received your health query thank you for the same. Height can grow up to the age of 25 - 28 naturally. So you can try with all possible measures. Stretching exercises with ayurved ...  Read More

Could you tell us know is there any age limit for going "Braces for theeth alignment" procedure..I got married and planning for kids..Wearing braces will have any other implications when planning for kids ..Kindly clarify..

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There’s no age limit to have braces. But the treatment outcome may vary according to age. Younger you are the faster is the outcome. You may consider doing invisible brackets as well. Hope this helps ...  Read More

My height growth came to an end and stopped in 5 ft only can it be possible to extent my height in this age

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What's your age? ...  Read More

Please tell me age any age limit for rabies vaccination any dise variation or any thing else pl let me know

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Any age above 2 years can take rabies vaccine. Consult for more query ...  Read More

I am currently 5'10 with 60kg weight at 16 years 8 months Age. My height growth has slowed down since age 15 due to lack of nutrition and physical activity. My goal is to reach above 6 feet, I am improving diet and physical fitness to reach maximum height growth. What would be a complete nutritious diet and physical activities to maximize height g

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What ever diet you follow, it’s hard for you to go beyond your parents height, well you can do stretching if your mom and dad are above 6 ...  Read More

How to know if there is any height growth left and if I can grow and if I can so how should I proside

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app ...  Read More

Hi! I'm diabetic type 1 patient since 2012 and looking for improvement in all health but my main concern is height as I want growth in height.

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To tell you honestly there is as such no medication for height increase.. Also you can start with surya namaskars and other yoga asanas to help you with the same ...  Read More

My son height is not increasing as per his age any injections or medicines can help ? Our height is at lower end What can we do to achieve maximum of his height Apart from genetics need some supplements or injections which can help

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRI ...  Read More

My daughter is 3 years old. After comg from.school, she sleeps for 2 hours during the day time from around 4 pm to 6 pm. But she goes to bed late at night, after 11 or sometimes after 12 . My concern is : Is it compulsory for kids to sleep during the day? What is the best time for kids of her age to sleep so that she has a good height growth. Also

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Hello, thanks for your question. At 3 years, daytime sleep is not compulsory. Children need about 10–13 hours of total sleep in 24 hours. A late evening nap (4–6 pm) often causes late night sleep, whi ...  Read More

Hi doctors can anyone tell me that can I grow more My growth plates x-rays are attached I'm around 177 cm tall right now. My father is is 184 cm tall. My mother is 163 cm tall. Is there any possibility that can my height grow more? Can I reach around 182 cm I'm right now 16 years, 9 months old

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Yes, growth is possible till 20 years ...  Read More

My height is not increasing . Can you plz suggest some solution. And Is my weight correct according to my height ?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Can someone pls suggest best medicine for fast height growth for my daughter...she is almost 9 but only 115cm...m very very scared...no health issues at all...just height is less...we parents are 5ft 4in and 6ft...pls suggest something for fast height growth

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The homeopathic medicine acts mainly on three sites:- 1. Increase Growth Hormones Production a. The growth is not only dependent on genetic but hormones equally plays important role in body`s growth. ...  Read More

I'm a 17 year old male, my height is 5'1 right now. I got an x-ray for left wrist at the age of 16 years and 6 months and it was 12 years or more then. My father is 5'3 inches and my mother is 5'2 or 5'1 inches tall, I can't say her height because she's no more.

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Its natural Nobody have control over it ...  Read More

My son is 10 years old . My worry is about his height because my height is only 5 feet ,his father height is 5.7 feet. I want a homoeopathic medicine to increase his height without any side effects.

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A balanced diet and stretching excercise like swimming or badminton will help him. Medicines are not required unless he has a medical concern. ...  Read More

Hi, I'm 20 years old Actually I want to grow my height at least 4 inches But don't know What to do And how to do Besides I have a fear that what if I get some other side effects by doing this treatment?

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Growth plates at this age are majorly fused so increasing height is not possible medically. Only chance is surgical which again is not recommended as it possesses various complications. ...  Read More

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. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am 39 years old female. I want to know can I take HPV vaccine at this age? What's the name of the vaccine? Thanks in advance!

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Connect please ...  Read More

I read some theories claiming that height growth in males is still possible till 27-30 age considering spine & thigh growth, giving a slight possibility of gaining 2 inches. Is it true that height can still be increased without limb-lengthening surgery? If so, whom should I consult, ayurveda doctor, homeopathy doctor, endocrinologist or an orth

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Take proper knowledge about this first Call us ...  Read More

I want to know that my growth plates are open or not and if it is open the what %age it is open and how much inches of height can I gain.

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On given xray it seems it is closed/fused now...still you can do other bone x-rays to confirm the closure. ...  Read More

I'm 22 years old 5'3 in height. I want to increase 3 inches. Is it possible? I've talked to a guy from a company named bione , that claims they can help me increase 3 inches in 3 months by taking this height growth protein (ayurvedic), bone density increase and a acupressure shoe sole with diet and exercise. Is their claim right? Is it possible t

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Not possible ...  Read More

When is the best age to get HPV vaccine? I'm 27. Can I get HPV vaccine at this age? Will there be any complications? Will the vaccine be useful if I take it at 27?

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You can take vaccine ...  Read More

I am male 17 y/o (90kg, 5'7"). Are there any chances that my height might grow. I don't know the current condition of my growth plates. According to my weight I don't look that obese. Most of my weight is in muscle and bones. No workout till now.

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Depends on your familial height, your height can grow till 18 yrs if do proper exercise and diet.Kindly consult for discussion. ...  Read More

I'm 20 yr old now . my height is 5'5" .my parents height are 5'0" and 5'5" . Is there any possibility by which my height can be increased . What are the investigations I have to do and the different types of management for it ? TQ .

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After 20 years usually height doesn't increase but still with some exercises you can increase a small amount of 1 to 2 inch. Please consult ...  Read More

I want to try human growth hormone therapy to increase my height. I am 20 years old 5'5" and despite everyone telling me it's not possible I just want to give it a shot.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

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