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I am 5'2 everyone in my family is near about 5'5. Everyone from my maternal side are above 5'5 and from fathers 5'5 so is there anything any meds i can taketo increase height with minimal side effect , leaving the limb lengthening operation aside
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No such medicines, but Acupuncture claims that upto certain age. You can try that..
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