Question 1

is there anyways that i could increase my bone growth?

Accepted Answer

Not at 38: By 38 you are done gaining height and accruing bone. All you can do is maintain the bone mass you have by adequate calcium intake and weight-bearing physical activity.

Question 2

i need advice on what's the effect and importance of proper bone growth in children?

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Bone growth: Bones grow regardless of health. What we can do, is put the proper ingredients into our body, to make them strong. A proper amount of Vitamin D and Calcium will make sure of that. 16 ounces of milk, or the equivalent, is recommended.

Question 3

extra bone growth in heels called?

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Spur?: Not sure if that's the word you were looking for...You can have spurring of bone on the bottom or back of the heel bone.

Question 4

what is a bone growth in your head?

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Many possibilites: A bony overgrowth can develop due to a tumor or at the site of a prior trauma. Have it evaluated and treated.

Question 5

does resveratrol affect male bone growth?

Accepted Answer

In rats or humans?: Check out http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4277004/ for data of resveratrol on bone growth in rats but we still don't have any human data regarding either benefit or safety

Question 6

how does hypercortisolism affect bone growth in a child?

Accepted Answer

Complex: so far researchers are trying to find the exact mechanism, however accepted hypothesis validated by several researchers is that excess glucocorticoids (cortisone) affects growth hormone function/production by different mechanisms at different levels of control, hope that helps

Question 7

i have bone growth in my shoulder, how can this be removed?

Accepted Answer

Eval: A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes. Once accurately assessed a treatment plan can be developed.

Question 8

is there any medication that is proven to negatively affect bone growth or bone density?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Corticosteroids, proton pump inhibitors, tobacco.

Question 9

i am 17 years old and i go to the gym. which are the best excersises to stimulate bone growth?

Accepted Answer

Wt. bearing exercise: Young women have an opportunity to build healthy bone mass by weight bearing exercise, and adequate vitamin d and calcium intake.  Exercises such as walking or jogging are the prime examples.

Question 10

what counts as calcium overdose and what happens if you take too much? i heard it messes up bone growth

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: Nausea and vomiting, muscle weakness, and excessive drowsiness are some of the possible symptoms that may occur with an overdose of calcium. Symptoms of an overdose may occur if your dosage exceeds the tolerable upper intake level" (ul), which is 2500 mg (2.5 grams) daily. If you happen to take too much calcium, be sure to seek medical attention right away.

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