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Suggest Methods To Increase Height

Im a male of 18 years old and weighing 63 kg. I would like to know if there is any method of increasing my height for 2 more inches in which my current height is 5 feet 5 inches. I do my stretching exercises at time but i do not find much of a difference. Are there any more suggestions that you have??
Wed, 8 Oct 2014
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Hi,

In us height gain is possible till we have sexual maturation which happens by 12-16 yrs in boys. Once your pubertal growth is over, further height gain is not possible. This is because the sex hormones will cause the fusion of long bones and after which the bones cannot grow in length.

So if your sexual growth is not complete you an have an x ray of knee or wrist to see if further growth is possible. If not no medical/diet/ physical measures can increase your height.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

With warm regards,
Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM)
Consultant Endocrinologist.
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Suggest Methods To Increase Height

Hi, In us height gain is possible till we have sexual maturation which happens by 12-16 yrs in boys. Once your pubertal growth is over, further height gain is not possible. This is because the sex hormones will cause the fusion of long bones and after which the bones cannot grow in length. So if your sexual growth is not complete you an have an x ray of knee or wrist to see if further growth is possible. If not no medical/diet/ physical measures can increase your height. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. With warm regards, Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM) Consultant Endocrinologist.