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Is It Possible To Grow Taller At The Age Of 19?
Question: Hi i'm a 19 years old male and can i get taller? My height is 169, pretty short
Brief Answer:
very little height can increase.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
Height of a person depends upon many factors, most important being genetics.
Now you are near that age when maximum height has been already achieved. A few more inches can be gained in next 2-3 years.
I would suggest that you should go for regular aerobic exercises and do yoga. This may be of some help. A physical training expert's guidance can benefit you to some extent.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
very little height can increase.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
Height of a person depends upon many factors, most important being genetics.
Now you are near that age when maximum height has been already achieved. A few more inches can be gained in next 2-3 years.
I would suggest that you should go for regular aerobic exercises and do yoga. This may be of some help. A physical training expert's guidance can benefit you to some extent.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you sir, Can i ask is there any medicine i should take to help increase the chance to get taller, and should i do some weight-lifting as my excercise?
Brief Answer:
Avoid any medicine for height gain.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
I would advise that you should not take any medicines for height gain as they have potential side effects and should be avoided.
Weight lifting exercises will not increase height. They only build muscle mass.
I hope this answers your query. If you have any further doubts, please mention.
Thanks.
Avoid any medicine for height gain.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
I would advise that you should not take any medicines for height gain as they have potential side effects and should be avoided.
Weight lifting exercises will not increase height. They only build muscle mass.
I hope this answers your query. If you have any further doubts, please mention.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
So should i do swimming and hanging excercises instead? Overall thanks very much doctor because i saw a lot of tall medicine advertise and i was bout to buy some
Brief Answer:
yes these exercises can be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can go for swimming and hanging exercises for height increase.
These exercises can be helpful along with yoga exercises.
I hope this answers your query.
Thanks.
yes these exercises can be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can go for swimming and hanging exercises for height increase.
These exercises can be helpful along with yoga exercises.
I hope this answers your query.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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