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Hi Dr,
I am 5â??5â?? and my husband is 6â??3â?? . but my son who is 16years old is only 5â??7â?? . I am worried as he has stopped growing for the past 6 months. He is also worried as many of his friends are above 6 feet while their parents are very short . please help.
I am 5â??5â?? and my husband is 6â??3â?? . but my son who is 16years old is only 5â??7â?? . I am worried as he has stopped growing for the past 6 months. He is also worried as many of his friends are above 6 feet while their parents are very short . please help.
Tue, 17 Mar 2015
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His growth may have only slowed down, it is possible that he may still grow a few more inches.
Final height is sometimes attained late in some adolescents.
Final height is primarily genetically determined and is not affected by many external factors though severe malnutrition or illness can play a role.
I hope this helps
His growth may have only slowed down, it is possible that he may still grow a few more inches.
Final height is sometimes attained late in some adolescents.
Final height is primarily genetically determined and is not affected by many external factors though severe malnutrition or illness can play a role.
I hope this helps
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