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I am 19 yrs and my height is around 164cm can my height increase if i do gymming and my parents height are father 5.4 and mother 4.10
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Based on your parents' heights, you appear to have reached a height that is close to your genetic potential. At 19 years of age, the likelihood of significant further height increase is low, as growth plates are usually near closure or have already closed by 18 years, although the exact timing varies between individuals.
Maintaining a balanced, protein-rich diet and staying physically active through activities such as cycling, swimming, or basketball is beneficial for overall health, fitness, posture, and bone strength.
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At 19, you may still have a small window for growth as growth plates close around 18-21 years. Gymming itself does not directly increase height, but good sleep of at least 8 hours, a protein-rich diet, and stretching exercises like hanging and swimming can help maximize your remaining potential. Height is largely genetic, so keeping realistic expectations is important.
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Get full body check up done . Hormone tests done.
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Need some more history.
Kindly consult to discuss further treatment plan.
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Kindly do connect and consult
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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At age 19 height increase????
Sorry bone ends collided least or zero chance
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No need to worry 👍
Height increase is unlikely as growth plates close, but gymming can improve posture and make you appear taller.
Book a quick consultation with me now I’ll assess your growth status and give you a realistic plan. 😊
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At 19 years old (in some cases up to 21 years)most likely growth plates start to close.
Gymming will not directly make bones longer after growth plates close.
But gym can:
improve posture
strengthen muscles and spine
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I would suggest active lifestyle and balanced nutrition with good 8 hrs sleep for best outcomes.
Hope this helps.
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Height is increased due to increasing length of long bones in human.but that is up to certain age say around 18 years .it is unlikely to increase height after 19 years .
But there is no harm In doing physical activity like swimming/ yoga etc
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Needs xray
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Shreya Pradip Gudka
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9 yrs exp
Mumbai
Height increase after a certain age is not possible
Also if parents are short it can impact on the height is their children too
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