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Does Anorexia Prevent Normal Growth?

Does anorexia stunt growth?Because i think i have this problem. I lost maybe 15-20 kg. when i was 14 turning 15 i think i haven't grown an inch for the past year.But now I'm turning 16 and i have eating a lot will it still help me grow if i will cope up with my nutrition?
Sat, 19 Jul 2014
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I really appreciate your concern and looking to the history given here I could say that nothing can prevent the growth of human being, this is the biological phenomenon and this can not be prevented, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day,
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Does Anorexia Prevent Normal Growth?

HI Thank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern and looking to the history given here I could say that nothing can prevent the growth of human being, this is the biological phenomenon and this can not be prevented, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day,