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Can Physical Height Be Increased?

Hi I have a question about my height, my dad is 6 feet and my mom 5 foot 4 inches. I m currently 18 and 5 foot 8 inches and haven t grown much since about 15 where I was 5 foot 7 and a half. Most of the people I know are close if not taller than their dad. I m wondering if I still have a chance to be at least closer to his height if not taller, and what can I do about it.
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you height of 5 feet 8 inches and and you want to increase it more, well height of a person increases by the time epiphyseal plates in the long bones don't fuse and these plates ideally fuse around 21 years of age. Once these plates fuse then there is no further growth. You should not worry much as you are 18 still there chances of growth are there. Once you will be above 21 there are no medicines that can change your height. I would suggest you to use shoe lifts and maintain good posture. You should take healthy diet such as protein rich diet like soya, groundnut, pulses, etc.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Can Physical Height Be Increased?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you height of 5 feet 8 inches and and you want to increase it more, well height of a person increases by the time epiphyseal plates in the long bones don t fuse and these plates ideally fuse around 21 years of age. Once these plates fuse then there is no further growth. You should not worry much as you are 18 still there chances of growth are there. Once you will be above 21 there are no medicines that can change your height. I would suggest you to use shoe lifts and maintain good posture. You should take healthy diet such as protein rich diet like soya, groundnut, pulses, etc. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari