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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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To Slow Down Closure Of Growth Plates

Premium Questions

Dr. Indu Kumar MD

I have x rays of my son's ankle. The doctor said his growth plates are wide open. What does that mean and what can you tell in terms of continued growth from these x rays? Can I send you... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Indu Kumar ( Radiologist)
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar MD

I ve heard its not possible to increase height after the growth plates are closed. But a random ... considering other factors if we work hard. Would yoga and exercise help to increase height... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Elona Xhardo MD

opinion should we see someone to determine if his growth plates have indeed fused. If they haven't, is ... him that his growth plates have most likely closed because he hasn't shown... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Elona Xhardo ( Endocrinologist)
Dr. Karen Steinberg MD

I am 69 and the hair growth on my arms and legs has slowed down. Is this a cause for concern. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Karen Steinberg ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.  Diptanshu Das MD

Would one testosterone enanthanate shot around 250-500 mg just one time fuse a 16 year olds growth plates ? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Diptanshu Das ( Pediatrician)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Khushnuma Mullanfiroze MD

Yes, I would like to know what would slow down growth plate closure for an adolescent girl 16 years old. The growth plates were measured and are barely open. What is your... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Khushnuma Mullanfiroze ( Pediatrician)
Dr.  Meera Kotecha MD

I ve suffered a shoulder injury, because my growth plates haven t fused; as well as a pelvic inflammation injury because I still need to grow some. I m 16 and in 11th grade, 5 4, and both of my... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Meera Kotecha ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Hardik Pitroda MD

I am looking for a product to slow down the growth or stop the growth of facial hair.....that I can ... breakouts, tweezing for all hair is the only thing that works, tried all... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hardik Pitroda ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Jaideep Gaver MD

tendonitis. i want to give him some glucosamine and msm products but i dont want to slow down his growth. will certain medicines like this slow down his growth ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Jaideep Gaver ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.  Ashish Verma MD

does frequent masterbution leads to premature closing of growth plates(epiphyseal bones) which will eventually stunt the growth of height due to high increase in... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ashish Verma ( General Surgeon)