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My height related question
My friend and me was in same height but after 60/90days I looked him. ..I see he grows so much taller than me...I am 16 and he is 17...in age of 16 my doctor say I cant grow height because my wrist growth plate was fused...so can I grow taller... I search in Google but there was so confusion... I don't need sympathy my answer my question...I have so much tension see my friend...my gf and me also in same height can she also grow taller than me...her age is 16 plzzzzz doctors ans my question
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You should understand that, the average height of a person is depend upon mean height of his parents.
Height will increase till the age of 22 yrs.
So, better to clear your query. You should consult with doctors.
Detailed history and examination needed.
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Yes she can grow further till 18yrs.
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