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Is It Possible To Increase Height At The Age Of 26?
Question: Hi
My name is XXXX. I am nearly 26 years old and my height is only 5.3" ft. Is there any medecian or treatment that can help to increase my height.
My parents have short height as well.
Thank you.
My name is XXXX. I am nearly 26 years old and my height is only 5.3" ft. Is there any medecian or treatment that can help to increase my height.
My parents have short height as well.
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to HealthcareMagic!
I read carefully your query.
I am sorry to tell that there is no way to increase your height after 18 years old.
An individual stops growing in height after the fusion of the epiphyses of the long bones, which occurs by the age of 18-20 years in males.
Considering the fact that you are 26 years old your bones had already fused and neither food supplements,specific exercises or medication can have an obvious effect in increasing your height.
I would suggest to stay away from all kind of products that proclaim to increase height after 18 years old.
Hope it helps.Let me know if you have any question.I would be happy to help.
Kind Regards!
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to HealthcareMagic!
I read carefully your query.
I am sorry to tell that there is no way to increase your height after 18 years old.
An individual stops growing in height after the fusion of the epiphyses of the long bones, which occurs by the age of 18-20 years in males.
Considering the fact that you are 26 years old your bones had already fused and neither food supplements,specific exercises or medication can have an obvious effect in increasing your height.
I would suggest to stay away from all kind of products that proclaim to increase height after 18 years old.
Hope it helps.Let me know if you have any question.I would be happy to help.
Kind Regards!
Dr.Rovena Murati
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