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Posted on Sat, 18 Jun 2016
Question: I Am a 30 years man, my hieght is only 5.2 inch, can i grow my height now, any option to grow up my height if posible i can do anything. Please help
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ilizarov or LRS Fixator

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

There is no way to increase height by medication.

You can consider eating healthy, join get for good fitness and body building workouts to have good physique which contribute to your perceived height by others.

Surgical method can be done by using Ilizarov or LRS fixator where the leg bone are surgically fractured and then lengthened.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (10 hours later)
Were can i do the llizarov or LRS fixator, & what will yhe cost,is it pain or I have to take bad rest in the procedure???
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Medanta Medicity, Apollo. About 1-5 lakhs. Bed rest assisted walking

Detailed Answer:
This can be done at Medanta Medicity, Apollo, Fortis hospitals.

Cost ranges from 1 to 5 lakhs depending on hospital.

Pain and bed rest as well as assisted walking will be needed during the treatment and total duration could take upto 6 months or more depending on how much you want to gain height.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (2 days later)
I am from Goa, so doc which hospital will you recommend me??
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (24 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Meet Dr. XXXXXXX Sarin in New XXXXXXX

Detailed Answer:
There aren't any well known height lengthening centres in Goa.

You can meet Dr. XXXXXXX Sarin, at XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Action Institute in New XXXXXXX as he is well known for performing these as surgeries on many persons with good results.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Suggest Ways To Grow Taller

Brief Answer: Ilizarov or LRS Fixator Detailed Answer: Hi there. There is no way to increase height by medication. You can consider eating healthy, join get for good fitness and body building workouts to have good physique which contribute to your perceived height by others. Surgical method can be done by using Ilizarov or LRS fixator where the leg bone are surgically fractured and then lengthened. I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. Regards, Dr. Aashish Raghu