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Repected doctor,
I am currently 5"9 and 16 years old . I haven't been growing since past 3 months, not even an inch. Please help me out in the scenario as i aim for a taller height. Please prescribe any safe medications apart from exercises which i know in order to boost up the growth!
Thanking you
Regards
Pranav
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A your age, you have done major part of your growth. The rest of growth, will be slow and you may add a bit more height for the next 2 years, but that will not be more than 1 inch. Maintain a healthy diet, have a fitness regime and have a positive attitude. No medications or hormones will work
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No medicine will help
Only hopping and jumping kind of excercise may help
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Dr. Madhur Mahna
Orthopedist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
Eat a healthy protein rich diet
Exercise regularly
5’9” is a good height
Mild increases in height occur till 21 years of age
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