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Can Stress Lead To Stunting Of Growth?

I m 5 8.5 and my mother is 4 11 and father is 5 10 I m worried about my height and also my past years of growing due to the fact I had a growth spurt at 14 and became 5 8 and have only grown half an inch since then but also I ve been dealing with stress from family issues as well as school and also I have dealt with moderate Insomnia in the past...my question is Have I stunted my growth ?
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Your hight is ok. Maximum hight is increased at time of growing phase around 12 to 15. After that your bone's epiphysis are fused and hight will not increase more then few inches. So don't worry about that. Just be relaxed. Your hight of 5 feet 8.5 inches is quite good.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Can Stress Lead To Stunting Of Growth?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your hight is ok. Maximum hight is increased at time of growing phase around 12 to 15. After that your bone s epiphysis are fused and hight will not increase more then few inches. So don t worry about that. Just be relaxed. Your hight of 5 feet 8.5 inches is quite good. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.