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Is It Possible For A 28 Year Old To Increase Height?
Question: I am 28 female. I am 5.1 inches tall. can I increase my height for 2-3 more inches?
Brief Answer:
Further increase in height not possible medically
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query.
Height of an individual is determined by Genetics, Environmental & Nutritional factors and Hormonal factors (most important the Growth Hormone secreted by pituitary gland in brain)
An individual stops growing in height after the fusion of the Epiphyses (growth plates) of the long bones, which occurs by the age of 16-20 yrs in females.
So, as you are already 28 years old, the growth plates in your body have already fused and there is no chance of achieving a further increase in height through medical measures.
You can get an X ray of the wrist joint done to determine the same.
Though surgical methods (bone lengthening procedures) are available for increasing height, they have their own risks and side effects.
One more thing, kindly avoid getting influenced by any advertisement or over the counter medication which claim to boost your growth hormone & increase height. Their effects are doubtful and they may interfere with the normal metabolism of the body.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
Further increase in height not possible medically
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query.
Height of an individual is determined by Genetics, Environmental & Nutritional factors and Hormonal factors (most important the Growth Hormone secreted by pituitary gland in brain)
An individual stops growing in height after the fusion of the Epiphyses (growth plates) of the long bones, which occurs by the age of 16-20 yrs in females.
So, as you are already 28 years old, the growth plates in your body have already fused and there is no chance of achieving a further increase in height through medical measures.
You can get an X ray of the wrist joint done to determine the same.
Though surgical methods (bone lengthening procedures) are available for increasing height, they have their own risks and side effects.
One more thing, kindly avoid getting influenced by any advertisement or over the counter medication which claim to boost your growth hormone & increase height. Their effects are doubtful and they may interfere with the normal metabolism of the body.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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