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Is Loss Of Height Associated With Aging?
Question: Greetings. I was shocked to be told now at age 61 by a doctor who measured me that my height is 5 feet 6 inches. I rarely measure my height, but I clearly remember ever since high school that my height was 5 feet 7.5 inches.
Is this common, and why does it happen?
If I have lost height is there any way of reversing it?
Thank you.
Is this common, and why does it happen?
If I have lost height is there any way of reversing it?
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
It is normal part of aging. reversal is possible by stem cell transplant.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Welcome to Health care magic I understand your concern.
* Yes loosing some height ( about 1/4th to 1/3 inch )every decade after 40 years of age , is considered as normal course of aging ( wear & tear of body causing bone weakness & loss )
- Height loss is therefore taken as a marker of bone & mineral loss
- Men loosing 2 inch or more loss of height at 60 years / fast height loss after 70 years of age are -more prone to get fractures. But don't worry. You have an average bone loss..
- Fast height loss is also linked with chances of getting heart problems,
- Bone loss can be prevented to half with having regular exercises starting at middle age (in forties )
* Once lost, height can not be easily restored, but yes... further loss can be prevented / slowed down by- regular, suitable physical exercises & regular intake of vitamins, minerals & proteins.
-In case the loss of height is due to degenerative inter vertebral disc, the new technique of stem cell transplant - brings a new hope in reversing lost height. .. ,
I hope I have answered your query. In case you need some more information .. please don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks
It is normal part of aging. reversal is possible by stem cell transplant.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Welcome to Health care magic I understand your concern.
* Yes loosing some height ( about 1/4th to 1/3 inch )every decade after 40 years of age , is considered as normal course of aging ( wear & tear of body causing bone weakness & loss )
- Height loss is therefore taken as a marker of bone & mineral loss
- Men loosing 2 inch or more loss of height at 60 years / fast height loss after 70 years of age are -more prone to get fractures. But don't worry. You have an average bone loss..
- Fast height loss is also linked with chances of getting heart problems,
- Bone loss can be prevented to half with having regular exercises starting at middle age (in forties )
* Once lost, height can not be easily restored, but yes... further loss can be prevented / slowed down by- regular, suitable physical exercises & regular intake of vitamins, minerals & proteins.
-In case the loss of height is due to degenerative inter vertebral disc, the new technique of stem cell transplant - brings a new hope in reversing lost height. .. ,
I hope I have answered your query. In case you need some more information .. please don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks
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