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Can Height Be Increased At The Age Of 18?

Hello! My son is into basketball and he s probably around 5 8 at 18. My height is 5 4 And his dad is 5 7. I don t think that he can be taller because I ve been monitoring his height for a year now and sadly he is not growing. Do u suggest to give him supplement? If so, what is the best meds to take? I am planning to try Chinese herbs, do u think this would help? Thank you doc and more power!
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Growth would generally cease by adolescence as the growth of long bones would be complete. Hence increase in height is not possible after that age. It is useless to try medications advertised that would increase the height after adolescence age is complete.
However, increase in height is possible by undergoing operation on long bones by means of surgery by Orthopedic surgeon. But, this would carry its own risks.
Kindly give up the idea of increasing in height as it is not possible at this age and be satisfied with what height that has been naturally achieved.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Can Height Be Increased At The Age Of 18?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Growth would generally cease by adolescence as the growth of long bones would be complete. Hence increase in height is not possible after that age. It is useless to try medications advertised that would increase the height after adolescence age is complete. However, increase in height is possible by undergoing operation on long bones by means of surgery by Orthopedic surgeon. But, this would carry its own risks. Kindly give up the idea of increasing in height as it is not possible at this age and be satisfied with what height that has been naturally achieved. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.