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How Can Height Be Increased?

Hi doctor, I m 23 years old now and have a height with 162cm. I wish i could grow taller but what should I make? Is there any recommendation tablet or pills to increase height of one person without any side effects? Your suggestion is much appreciated. Thank you.
Wed, 2 Aug 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Generally, growth of long bones is complete after the fusion of epiphysis, which happens by adolescence.
Hence growth is complete by around age of 19 to 21 years. Following this age, there are no medications to increase the height of an individual.
Height can be only increased by surgical means by undergoing surgery on long bones, which would carry certain amount of risk.
I appreciate your enthusiasm but you need to note that it is not possible to increase your height at this age.
Hope the information provided helps.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.
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How Can Height Be Increased?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Generally, growth of long bones is complete after the fusion of epiphysis, which happens by adolescence. Hence growth is complete by around age of 19 to 21 years. Following this age, there are no medications to increase the height of an individual. Height can be only increased by surgical means by undergoing surgery on long bones, which would carry certain amount of risk. I appreciate your enthusiasm but you need to note that it is not possible to increase your height at this age. Hope the information provided helps. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S.