Physical Growth

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Physical Growth

Asked for Male, 22 Years

I m 22 yr (M) and im 5.5 feet tall and weight around 60, My physical growth is slow, I stay physically active but I look like 17 yr old and my face is small comparative to my body and it feels odd, my father's height is 5'11 and my mom's is 5'1 and Im also concerned about my height and my physical growth, plz help me with this.

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Dr. Ashok Chakravarthy Makineni

Endocrinologist 3 yrs exp Guntur

You need more evaluation to rule out any growth hormone deficiency or multiple hormone deficiency

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better to consult endocrinologist

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Dr. Kakalee K Saha Diabetologist 25 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Kakalee K Saha

Diabetologist 25 yrs exp Mumbai

At 22 there is nothing we can do for increasing the height. But if u do not have beard growth/ lack of armpit hair or have small testes you must consult a doctor