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How To Speed Up The Process Of Height Growth?

Hi my name is nic. My whole family is tall . Even my dad is extremly tall. He actually had to have injections when he was a kid because he has giants disease.. but I'm 19 and I haven't even reached 6 foot yet.. what can I do to speed up my growth because I'm tired of being short?
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is possible that age 19 that you may still grow taller but many adolescents reach their final height at age 16 to 17.
This is due to the addition of new bone at the end of the long bones in the arms and legs. Normally this area changes at the end of adolescence so that no further growth is possible.

If this change has occurred then you would not grow any taller no matter what medication is used.

If it has not then it is possible that you may gain further height but other then growth hormone medications prescribed by your doctor there are no other treatment options.

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How To Speed Up The Process Of Height Growth?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is possible that age 19 that you may still grow taller but many adolescents reach their final height at age 16 to 17. This is due to the addition of new bone at the end of the long bones in the arms and legs. Normally this area changes at the end of adolescence so that no further growth is possible. If this change has occurred then you would not grow any taller no matter what medication is used. If it has not then it is possible that you may gain further height but other then growth hormone medications prescribed by your doctor there are no other treatment options. I hope this helps