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How To Increase Height At The Age Of 20?
hello, i am a 20 yr old girl. i want to increase at least 3 inches of my height as i am very small. i ve been reading numerous articles about height and many of them say that height growth is possible. please guide me through the process. i need your suggestions and advices.
Thu, 1 Jun 2023
Hello,
Height increases due to elongation of bones at metaphyseal ends. The metaphyseal ends close after puberty so practically elongation of bones stops after puberty so the height may not increase at 20 years of age.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
Height increases due to elongation of bones at metaphyseal ends. The metaphyseal ends close after puberty so practically elongation of bones stops after puberty so the height may not increase at 20 years of age.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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