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Is 4.7",normal Height For An Eleven Year Old?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jan 2014
Question: my son is 11 years old. He is 4.7" tall. is there anything to be concerned about his height? His father is 5.11" and mother is 5.2" tall. both grand parents are not more than 5.4 (all 4 of them)
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Need not be concerned Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. There is no need to worry about the height. He is still 11 years and optimum for his age. There is scope to grow taller till age 21. Do wait and observe. regards,
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Is 4.7",normal Height For An Eleven Year Old?

Brief Answer: Need not be concerned Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. There is no need to worry about the height. He is still 11 years and optimum for his age. There is scope to grow taller till age 21. Do wait and observe. regards,