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Can Height Be Increased At The Age Of 20?
sir,i am 20 years old male,my height is 5.3 inches.i want to increase my height.is there any product which can help me.and how should i know that there is chance of height gain,is there any medical process which can determine this.please reply (thank you)
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
Hi,
Height is a genetically determined factor and cannot be increased by drugs or products.
If you are very much short, you can go for an orthopedic procedure but they are complex and very expensive.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Height is a genetically determined factor and cannot be increased by drugs or products.
If you are very much short, you can go for an orthopedic procedure but they are complex and very expensive.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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