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Stopage of height growth
I grew till age of 15 fast then it slowed down I would like to add couple of inches to my height my height is 5 ft 9.5 inches and my dad is 1/2 inch shorter to me. Will I grow at least an inch more
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
hello there.
it may appear that your growth has stopped, but physically growth continues till the age of 20-21.
so going by that, you might be able to add to your height if its genetically pre determined.
regards
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