Question 1

my friend sindhu is 20yrs and she wishes to grow taller n her height is 5ft and at the age of 13 she had typhoid will that affect her height need tips?

Accepted Answer

Probably done: At 20 and after 2 years of having menses (periods) most girls are done growing. Sorry...I don 't know f the typhoid affected her height. Best advice is be happy with who you are and make the best of it rather than wish for something that is improbable.

Question 2

i am a 16 year old girl and my mensus started when i was 13. i am 155 cm tall will i be able to grow taller? please do help i am really worried.

Accepted Answer

Growth potential: After puberty, most men and women do not experience much increase in height.  The best way to maximize your height is through balanced nutrition, good posture and exercises that will strengthen your back and core muscles to support your spine.

Question 3

if my 13 height is 4'9 and now i'm 5'6 16.3 years old , can i grow taller or not and it is possible and it normal?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: If you are male, the typical growth spurt is between 13-16. If there are other males in the family that continue their height growth after 18, you may as well. There is nothing you can do to make yourself grow taller. It's mainly genetics. Just work on being healthy- good nutrition, good exercise, and healthy habits.

Question 4

my daughter is nearly 16 years old and she has insecurities about her height.she's now 170 cm.she thinks she's too tall. will she grow taller or not?can you guess how many centimeters will she gain if the answer is yes?(she started her period 13)

Accepted Answer

Should be done: Linear growth is complete when the bones growth centers close. This is usually at 15-16 in girls or 3 yr after menses starts. A simple x-ray of her wrist.hand can show if more growth is left when analysed for bone maturity. It may be of little comfort now but she could pass her height to her kids &amp; the boys would be happy. This was my mom's height.

Question 5

can you tell me is 5'6 tall for a 13 year old girl?

Accepted Answer

90% range: 5'6" is at the 90% point for females by cdc growth charts at age 13. 10% of girls would be taller and 90% shorter. See www.Cdc.Gov/growthcharts.

Question 6

good weight for a 13 year old that is 5 ft tall?

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95lb,M & 90lb F: Expected weight range varies . You can find a chart of expected weight at www.Healthychildren.Org.Put "growth chart" in the search  bar and select male or female .If you put the kids height on the chart at their present age it gives you a position showing how that compares with others.Locate a similar percentage point on the weight chart below to find expected wt range.

Question 7

what is the average weight for a 13 year old boy that is 5 feet tall?

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Calculate BMI here: Less than the 5th percentile are considered  underweight; Between the 5th percentile and less than the 85th percentile are at a healthy weight; In the 85th percentile to less than the 95th percentile are considered overweight.  Here's a BMI calculator for your child: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyKids/ChildhoodObesity/BMI-in-Children_UCM_308993_Article.jsp#.WTdkjWgrKUk

Question 8

is it safe for a 13 year old to use rogaine (minoxidil) to grow a beard?

Accepted Answer

No: Rogaine (minoxidil) is not recommended for the growth of facial hair on anyone.

Question 9

how tall is the average 13 year old?

Accepted Answer

See below: Average height for 13-y-o girl is 5'2"; for boy 5'1".

Question 10

13 year old girl (1.59 m tall 86 to 87 lbs) is perfectionist and gets stressed easily. she's been losing some weight, is this caused by stress?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Could be stress, anxiety, depression but i would also be worried about the onset of an eating disorder. Please discuss this with your regular medical doctor and your parents.

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My friend sindhu is 20yrs and she wishes to grow taller n her height is 5ft and at the age of 13 she had typhoid will that affect her height need tips?

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I am a 16 year old girl and my mensus started when i was 13. i am 155 cm tall will i be able to grow taller? please do help i am really worried.

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If my 13 height is 4'9 and now i'm 5'6 16.3 years old , can i grow taller or not and it is possible and it normal?

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My daughter is nearly 16 years old and she has insecurities about her height.she's now 170 cm.she thinks she's too tall. will she grow taller or not?can you guess how many centimeters will she gain if the answer is yes?(she started her period 13)

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Can you tell me is 5'6 tall for a 13 year old girl?

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Good weight for a 13 year old that is 5 ft tall?

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What is the average weight for a 13 year old boy that is 5 feet tall?

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Is it safe for a 13 year old to use rogaine (minoxidil) to grow a beard?

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13 year old girl (1.59 m tall 86 to 87 lbs) is perfectionist and gets stressed easily. she's been losing some weight, is this caused by stress?

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