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Hello, I m a man and I am 18 years old and longitudinal 1.63 m Is it possible linear increase of 5 cm, with the knowledge that my father almost a length of 1.65 m and 1.60 m in length my mother and my brothers up to 1.70 m in height and are younger than me in life
Understanding your concern. As per your query you want to increase body height . Well Body height in males can increase up to age of 21 years. After this age the bones get fused and there is no significant of further growth by natural means . Son there are three years still remain and you will get good height . I would suggest you to take good diet rich in calcium and enough exposure to the sun for vitamin D. Along with this take a multivitamin supplement, stretching exercises everyday, sports like basketball and swimming, a good posture at all times, etc. After 21 age there aare only surgical methods like Ilizarov technique which can be use to increase height .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is It Possible To Increase Body Height?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you want to increase body height . Well Body height in males can increase up to age of 21 years. After this age the bones get fused and there is no significant of further growth by natural means . Son there are three years still remain and you will get good height . I would suggest you to take good diet rich in calcium and enough exposure to the sun for vitamin D. Along with this take a multivitamin supplement, stretching exercises everyday, sports like basketball and swimming, a good posture at all times, etc. After 21 age there aare only surgical methods like Ilizarov technique which can be use to increase height . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari