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Is it possible to grow height after 16
My height is stagnant since the age of 14...even after a proper diet from a physician its not effective
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Diet genetics stress exercises all plays a role
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I males, yes!
In females- no.
Simply a couple of years after puberty, bones fuse their parts and height doesn't grow anymore. Therefore, exercise, diet and activity during adolescence is the key
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Getting reasons for your short stature is a broad area to know the cause n come to proper solution .kindly connect for detailed evaluation and plan for solutions
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Its genetic. Please dont stress about it
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Diet,exercise,genetics and stress all play a role.
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Connect please
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Valli Ponsing
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Chennai
You have a growth till 17yrs
But your height is determined by your parents average ht
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