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Are There Chances To Grow Taller After 17 Years Of Age?

hi Sir i'm 17 years old and my height is 5.8 feet, i started (a little) exercising daily 2 years ago which make my body stronger and harder then before i did not use any type of mechinery for this... my question is can i still except the growth in my height? and what should i do to increase my height?
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM!

Yes, a person can grow upto 18-20 years of age ,before skeletal growth stops. Once that has happened, a person cannot increase his/her height.

Since you are 17, there's still scope for your height increasing.

If I were your treating doctor, I'd adice -

1. Good balanced diet.
2. Daily exposure to morning sun.
3. Stretching exercises.

Some pills that you may have come across in advertisements to increase your height are harmful and will cause you more harm than good. Hence, I'd advice you not to take them.

Hope your query is answered. Feel free to ask if you have any doubt.

With regards
Dr. Sridhar
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Are There Chances To Grow Taller After 17 Years Of Age?

Hi, Welcome to HCM! Yes, a person can grow upto 18-20 years of age ,before skeletal growth stops. Once that has happened, a person cannot increase his/her height. Since you are 17, there s still scope for your height increasing. If I were your treating doctor, I d adice - 1. Good balanced diet. 2. Daily exposure to morning sun. 3. Stretching exercises. Some pills that you may have come across in advertisements to increase your height are harmful and will cause you more harm than good. Hence, I d advice you not to take them. Hope your query is answered. Feel free to ask if you have any doubt. With regards Dr. Sridhar