im 22, and 5 6 I look young for my age the last growth spurt I visably had was at 13. I lack facial hair growth and I m a black male. I have mostly been overweight since 12 a little noticable chubby however I ve now felt the urge to eat healthier and so some light excercising like ive got a burst of energy somewhere. Well my actual question is could my growth plates still be open what are the chances of me still gaining some height? My mother is 6 ft My fatheris 5 7, my uncles on both sides are over 6ft. without an x-ray is there anyway to tell?
Unfortunately, once you got 18 years old and older, there is no way to gain more height, although your family is quite tall.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Can I Gain Height After Attaining Puberty?
Hello, Unfortunately, once you got 18 years old and older, there is no way to gain more height, although your family is quite tall. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist