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Hello. I am 23 years old. My height is 5ft 6 inch . Is there any way to increase the height at this age.
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I m a pediatric surgeon, adolescent age group is one where growth harmone surge is more n maximum height is gained. though this surge is persistent upto middle age  it reduces significant... so exercises n stretch exercises can help u bit but not much....
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