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I There A Way To Grow Taller?

hello dr. im 24 yr old , female im 5'1 tall i want to be taller , lately ive been having back, ,knee pains and i get this tingling feeling in my legs, when i was younger i wouldnt drink milk, is there a way i can grow taller, also people are always telling me i look 16
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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After 18-19 years of age the bones get fused and humans attain their stable height until there is an abnormality leading to excess growth hormone production. At 24 years, a height of 5'1 is just below the average for an Indian female. The only way you can increase your height presently is through surgical means called Ilizarov technique. This is a physically and emotionally painful procedure as there are rings attached to your limbs and you may be rendered immobile for few months. Regarding drinking milk, it can help you get the important nutrients. It wont make much difference to your height.
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I There A Way To Grow Taller?

Hi, After 18-19 years of age the bones get fused and humans attain their stable height until there is an abnormality leading to excess growth hormone production. At 24 years, a height of 5 1 is just below the average for an Indian female. The only way you can increase your height presently is through surgical means called Ilizarov technique. This is a physically and emotionally painful procedure as there are rings attached to your limbs and you may be rendered immobile for few months. Regarding drinking milk, it can help you get the important nutrients. It wont make much difference to your height.