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Height increase issue
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I am 19years old and my height is 5'5 but i want to increase my height i have tried many exercise and diet but that hasn't shown me enough results. I want to if i could take any supplements that could just add up to my exercise and diet. That would be a great help.
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Dr. Anton Job Romesh Prasad
Orthopedist
24 yrs exp
Chennai
At this age the growth is over. However if you feels you want your height increased the you will need to avail surgical options which is time consuming and not usually advice for normal people. If you are really serious about it then it will involve assessment and counselling along with your caregivers or parents before a decision can be made.
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
You needs high calcium vitamin iron aminoacid food and medicines the height of male grows upto age of 25 years specific exercises complete cure
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Dr. Pranav Mahajan
Orthopedic surgeon
15 yrs exp
Indore
Height of a person depends on the bone growth which usually takes place till the age of maturity ~ 18 years. There are no medicines which will help you increase the height.
There are certain surgical procedures which help in increase in height of long bones but that involves risk.
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It would be best to accept the height and start working on maintaining the health of the body.
You may take vitamin and protein supplements to strengthen the body tissue.
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