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How to increase height
I want to increase height I m just 4'6 and I m 17 years old
Pls help how to increase height thank u 🙏
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DO EXERCISE
PROPER SLEEP IS IMPORTANT AS GROWTH HORMONE IS HIGH THAT TIME
CUT OFF SUGAR AND TAKE A BALANCED NUTRITIOUS DIET
Green leafy vegetables
HEIGHT DEPENDS ON MULTIFACTORIAL FACTORS SUCH AS GENES DIET NUTRITION EXERCISE GROWTH HORMONE
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CONSULT
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Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Do connect and consult
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High protein diet with exercises maybe beneficial
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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At 17 yrs, puberty commence bone ends fusion takes place so it's very hard.
Yet involve in exercise
Do cycling
Yoga
Parwat aasan
Tad asan
Streching
You can consult a endocrinologist,he mey go for hormone assessment n if any scope go for growth hormone injection.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Mohd Abrar
General Physician
14 yrs exp
Srinagar
Cycling with high seat adjustment
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Dr. S K Wadhwa
Gynecologist
45 yrs exp
Lucknow
Rebirth.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Pune
Endocrinology
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Dr. Haripriya Addanki
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Tirupati
Endocrinologist consultation.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Check testosterone
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
At 17 the chances of height increase is not much as growing ends of bones fuse. However, you can try:
Good diet
Cycling
Daily exposure to morning sunlight
Stretching
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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