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Can Height Be Increased For 22 Yr Old Male ?

sir , i m at 22 , 5feet and 7 inches i want to grow up to 3 inches more , is it possible for me
Tue, 10 Jan 2012
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,thanks for query.Sorry dear after age of 14 years when you start growing mustahces you can not increase your height,you will again about an inch or so with growth but not more then that.Wishing you good health.
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General Surgeon Dr. Swapnendu Sekhar Ghosh's  Response
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in male puberty and growth period is from 12yrs to 18 yrs
height is attaine in this period
once the growing end of long bones fuses further increase in height is normally not there
exercises, gym,healthy balanced high protein diet will develop body stretching exercises may help
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Can Height Be Increased For 22 Yr Old Male ?

Hi,thanks for query.Sorry dear after age of 14 years when you start growing mustahces you can not increase your height,you will again about an inch or so with growth but not more then that.Wishing you good health.