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How To Increase Height At The Age Of 19 Years?

I have height 5.6 feet at the age of 19 years and 6 months. My height probably stopped at the age of 15 because then I had a problem that the ball on my joint was often slipped (probably called knee cap). After 15 the ratio of my height growth was very small. There are my fellows who then had height shorter then me but now they are much taller then. So I want to know that is there any chance of growth now by any mean?
Tue, 4 Aug 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
Once you have reached the age of adolescence, growth of long bones is nearly complete. Hence, even with medications, you will not achieve increase in growth.
Your height of 5 feet 6 inches is quite good, even though you may not be that tall.
Try to slim down a bit (if you have put on weight), which would help you look more taller.
Hence, don't spend unnecessarily for increased height medications as advertised. Also don't worry much and be happy with what you are.
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How To Increase Height At The Age Of 19 Years?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. Once you have reached the age of adolescence, growth of long bones is nearly complete. Hence, even with medications, you will not achieve increase in growth. Your height of 5 feet 6 inches is quite good, even though you may not be that tall. Try to slim down a bit (if you have put on weight), which would help you look more taller. Hence, don t spend unnecessarily for increased height medications as advertised. Also don t worry much and be happy with what you are.