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My son is 15 years old and his height is 5 feet and 6 inches is it possible any way to make his height 6 4 as he wants to become a basketball player naturally if possible please tell me doctor
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Well he can gain height with adequate amount of protein in the the diet , as well as by playing basketball itself ,or by skipping everyday !
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Hello practo user
Your son's height can increase but not till 6.4. still he is in growth phase. So, please take care of his diet according to his requirements. so, that in 3-4 yrs ,he can have achieve maximum height . If you want to discuss in detail ,contact us thru this link.
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He needs to take high protein diet. Do stretching exercises. Ask me directly for customized diet plan for him.
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Consult directly
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Contact me through practo direct consultation for further information surely help you.
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Ms. Itu Chhabra
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13 yrs exp
Noida
Increase in height is a gradual phase and it keeps up till 21 yrs in boys. High protein and calcium diet with some specific exercises help for the same. Also a combination of some herbs can help in same.
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