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Is It Possible To Increase Height After The Age Of 23?

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Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Question: Im 23 yrs old and my height is 162 cms is there any chance to grow 4cms more..I don't have any habits like drinking; smoking e.t.c
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Its not possible at this age. Detailed Answer: Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern. Since you have reached 23 years its is almost impossible to increase the height in a safe, acceptable way. Actually at this age end of long bones fuses so practically it becomes impossible to increase there growth. There are many advertisements claiming to increase in height. Please don't go with these offers. Please don't try any medicines for this purpose. Moreover I want to know following: 1. Your secondary sexual characters are well developed or not? 2. Your testicles are well developed or not? 3. Height of your parents. This is my best opinion for you based on available here. If you have any other question please ask me.
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Is It Possible To Increase Height After The Age Of 23?

Brief Answer: Its not possible at this age. Detailed Answer: Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern. Since you have reached 23 years its is almost impossible to increase the height in a safe, acceptable way. Actually at this age end of long bones fuses so practically it becomes impossible to increase there growth. There are many advertisements claiming to increase in height. Please don't go with these offers. Please don't try any medicines for this purpose. Moreover I want to know following: 1. Your secondary sexual characters are well developed or not? 2. Your testicles are well developed or not? 3. Height of your parents. This is my best opinion for you based on available here. If you have any other question please ask me.