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Height problems
Dear doctor,
I'd be grateful if you could give a chance to get taller. I'm trying to eat well and taking exercises, swimming, but can't get taller anyway. I'm ashamed of my height (165 cm). I need at least 15 cm plus. 23 years old.
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At this age increase in height is least likely
I would like to tell you that you have to accept the fact that your height won't change
And your height is average and not very less compared to average indian male
And height isn't everything
Your personality comes from the way you behave with others your abilities, your look towards society
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Be contempt with what height you have
and try to focus on your career and other hobbies of yourself
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Limb lengthening surgeries are very painful and very risky and are only done in patient with pathological problem with one leg shorte than others as they are associated with lots of risk
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Dr. Vivek A N
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23 yrs exp
Chennai
You need a psychologist or psychiatrist help. Your height is 7cm short of average Indian male height.
Without surgery you will not be able to increase your height.
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