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How to grow taller?
I'm male and 16yo and 9months.
My father is 5'5 and mother is 4'11. My brother is 6-6'1.
My height is 5'2.
I would like it to be 5'8
Is it possible? And how?
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Dr. Rashmi T V
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi
it's less likely to increase height at this age , there are many factors influencing growth rate like hereditary, exercise and general condition of the individual... Skipping swimming would add up for improving height.
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