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How To Increase One's Height?

Posted on Fri, 11 Dec 2015

Question: Im a 20 years old male.my height is 5'5" and i want to grow atleast 2 more inches. I hav tried many things like stretching,exercises, diets,etc. Please help me with some medications like tablet. Everyone says that i cant grow after 21. But im not growing since im 16 years. Have i stopped growing.

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
height depends upon genetic and environmental factors

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Welcome to health care magic
I really appreciate your concern and I will try to help you out in best possible way.

Height depends upon number of factors including genetic factors and environmental factors

Here I would like to know about height of your parents, if they are taller than you than there are chances that you may get some more height.

There is no medicine available which can increase your height
I would advise you to follow these guidelines
Have good nutritious food consisting of all essential nutrients
Have lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
Exercise regularly
Have multivitamin and minerals supplements

Hope this answers your question
Please feel free to ask fro follow up for further clarification, I will be happy to help you
Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (16 minutes later)

my father is 5'7" and my mother is 5'4". even my brother is 5'8". i just need atleast some more height. i did not see any growth since the age of 16 . have i stopped growing. can i grow anymore.

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You still can get some more height

Detailed Answer:
Hello
As such you are taller than your mother. You need not it worry 5'5" is average height.
You should focus on your study and career
I would advise you to take good nutritious diet and do regular physical exercise.

You still can get some height until growing part of bones (epiphysis) fuses.

Hope this answers your question
Wishing you good health and Luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (21 minutes later)

one last question sir. can you tell how can i identify whether the bones fused or not

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
By getting an X ray of long bones

Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome again
you can check for bony fusion by getting an X ray of long bones like thigh bone and leg bones as well as arm bones.

Hope this answers your question
Thanks for using out services
Best wishes

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad