Question 1

what to do if i have a late growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

Growth spurt: There is nothing to do. It is natural body cycling. If it is very late coming , checking ones nutritional status or if one over exercises.

Question 2

could you tell me what are signs of a late growth spurt?

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Late height spurt: In boys, they remain shorter than their peers. And secondary sexual characteristics is not visible by age 14, no increase in testis size, girls no breast by age 13.

Question 3

is a late growth spurt @ 40 possible? don't know what exact height was before but had pain in both legs & now feel i'm standing almost 3 inches taller

Accepted Answer

That would be: stupendously, super, extremely unusual.

Question 4

i'm 17 and i've always been shorter than my piers (5'4). my parents are average height, and my great uncle had a late growth spurt from (5'4) to over 6 foot at my age. is it still possible to grow at my age? if so, what should i to do max my height?

Accepted Answer

: There is no diet/exercise or magic med that will make you taller than your genes allow. Male are expected to grow to the average of both parents plus 2.5 inches. An x-ray of your wrist/hand can detect open growth centers. If open you can grow more if closed you are done. If you have grown less than an inch this past year you are near the end.

Question 5

what is the cause of pains in my lower legs and feet? i am 24 years old and have never had these sensations before. could this be related to a late growth spurt? i actually reached my current height early last year after my 23rd birthday?

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: There are various possibilities but not a growth spurt in my opinion. Any overuse? Do the pains occur while walking or at rest? Are they sharp or dull aches? Any ,tingling,numbness, weakness,tenderness,swelling or discoloration? A type of peripheral neuropathy has to be considered. A neurologist or rheumatologist would be best to evaluate &amp; advise you. Appropriate testing will be done.

Question 6

does having a late puberty growth spurt make you taller?

Accepted Answer

No: Some people will experince constitutional growth delay, late onset of puberty.  But, they will obtain their normal adult height, which is influenced by parental height.

Question 7

is it true that penis girth stops growing later than length? if so when and how much can someone expect to gain from late girth growth spurts?

Accepted Answer

: Both length and girth are most likely already peak at your age. Take care.

Question 8

is 16 too late for a growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Most girls start their sexual development between the ages of 8 and 13, and have major  growth spurt between the ages of 10 and 14.Most boys start developing sexually between the ages of 10 and 13, and major growth around 16. Some girls can still grow until  18, while boys need another two years before they finish growing aged 20.

Question 9

question about people who had a growth spurt late. how does the growth clock work in the brain?

Accepted Answer

Growth spurt: A  good environament may bring on puberty early or a traumatic environment may delay the growth spurt but many people are genetically prediposed to go through puberty earlier of later.

Question 10

will late bloomers receive any growth spurts?

Accepted Answer

Why yes!: Late bloomers are often blessed with a longer and later growth spurt. Keep in mind your genetic height from your two parents.  Final height is determined primarily by genetics. Be sure and get plenty of calcium in your diet with 3 to 4 servings a day! One Milk/One Cheese/One yogurt is one way to think about it.

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I'm 17 and i've always been shorter than my piers (5'4). my parents are average height, and my great uncle had a late growth spurt from (5'4) to over 6 foot at my age. is it still possible to grow at my age? if so, what should i to do max my height?

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What is the cause of pains in my lower legs and feet? i am 24 years old and have never had these sensations before. could this be related to a late growth spurt? i actually reached my current height early last year after my 23rd birthday?

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Does having a late puberty growth spurt make you taller?

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Is it true that penis girth stops growing later than length? if so when and how much can someone expect to gain from late girth growth spurts?

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Is 16 too late for a growth spurt?

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