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How Can Height Be Increased?

Hlw sir myself raja from Odisha am 20 years old. Am 5.6 my father is 5.5 and my mother is 5.2. But my uncle and grandpa are nearly 6 ft. Problem is my growth plate are closed. If I do exercises eat rights and boost hgh level can I grow taller means if my pitutari gland again started releasing hgh can my bones will grow longer?
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Hi,

There are no medications which can be administered to increase height after the growth process is complete.

5 feet 6 inches is a good height what you have achieved at the age of 20 years. Hence, you need not be worried about height enhancement.

However, you can practice skipping and swimming regularly, which can aid in the increase in your height naturally, provided your physiological growth has not ceased.

You can increase your height by another couple of inches by 'Limb Leg Lengthening Surgery', but it takes its time as well as carries a certain amount of risk.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S,
General & Family Physician
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How Can Height Be Increased?

Hi, There are no medications which can be administered to increase height after the growth process is complete. 5 feet 6 inches is a good height what you have achieved at the age of 20 years. Hence, you need not be worried about height enhancement. However, you can practice skipping and swimming regularly, which can aid in the increase in your height naturally, provided your physiological growth has not ceased. You can increase your height by another couple of inches by Limb Leg Lengthening Surgery , but it takes its time as well as carries a certain amount of risk. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician