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I am so depressed due to my height , i am only 5.5 inches to 5.6 inches , not actually sure but it's make me really saddened, i am 23 years old, i want to atleast increase my height to 5 ft 8 inches minimum please help me , i will do everything in 1 year to gain 2-2.5 inches
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Ur age is in borderline. Chances of again in height is less but u cN try. Consult
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Connect please
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An adult cannot increase their height after the growth plates close.
Eat a balanced diet. During your growing years, it's crucial that you get all of the nutrients your body needs. ...
Use supplements with caution. ...
Get the right amount of sleep. ...
Stay active. ...
Practice good posture. ...
Use yoga to maximize your height
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
Not possible
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Dr. Rajesh Shinde
General Physician
28 yrs exp
Mumbai
In males height will not increase after age of 21 and in females after 18. This is Gods wish. So be happy with what you have.
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Please enhance your other skills which will make you to be looked upon by others who are taller than you.
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Just keep yourself physical and mentally FIT and also keep getting a health check done every year.
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
11 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Near by doctor
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Gurgaon
ccording to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as query about height .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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