Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Smoker. Affect Growth?
hi I was wondering first of all if second smoke while a teenager can stunt growth. I am 5'11, a pretty good height, but on my mom's side my uncles are taller (although my mom herself is not that tall at all), my grandfather is tall, and in their ancestors, they are known to be tall. I never smoked in high school, but in grade 12 I hung around with my friends who did smoke, could it have affected my growing capabilitiesb
posted on
Sat, 6 Apr 2013
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 26 Apr 2013
Answered on
Fri, 26 Apr 2013
Last reviewed on
Hi,
Thanks for using healthcare magic.
I do not think smoking is directly affecting your growth.
But it harms in so many other way like
- It causes serious insult to several body systems
- It can cause cancer
- It is not legal to smoke at many places also.
So it is always welcome that you should quit smoking as soon as possible.
Thanks
Thanks for using healthcare magic.
I do not think smoking is directly affecting your growth.
But it harms in so many other way like
- It causes serious insult to several body systems
- It can cause cancer
- It is not legal to smoke at many places also.
So it is always welcome that you should quit smoking as soon as possible.
Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: In case of any other concern or query related to prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or the recovery of persons with the any type of addiction or substance use, follow up with our Addiction Medicine Specialist. Click here to book a consultation now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....