Question 1

i'm 27 (male)  and i think i am growing, at least 2-3 inches is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Not at all normal: Men generally stop growing between ages 18-21 when the growth plates on their bones close. Growing at age 27 is very rare and highly suggestive of an overactive pituitary gland, usually caused by a benign pituitary tumor. This is readily treatable but should be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. See your family doctor or internist.

Question 2

are adult growing pains normal?

Accepted Answer

No: "growing pains" is a misnomer since it is not caused by growing--it is  a benign non-inflammatory, non-injury-related musculoskeletal pain that affects children.  You can get non-inflammatory musculoskeletal pain as an adult but it's never referred to as growing pains. Joint hypermobility syndrome is a major cause of benign joint pain in kids and is likely present in adults also. See your doctor.

Question 3

is it normal to get growing pains at 18?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most men and woman are still growing at 18, so growing pains are possible.

Question 4

is it normal to have stretch marks because of growing?

Accepted Answer

Growing fat?: The layer of skin called the dermis looses elastin and collagen when there is a rapid accumulation of fat in the breasts, upper arms , thighs, abdomen, due to hormones. Weight gain, pregnancy, or other stressors on the skin where you accumulate fat.  The dermis tears and it causes discoloration to the skin. You are no longer growing at age 31.

Question 5

please advise if it's normal to get growing pains in your shins?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's possible to get growing pains anywhere, including your shins.  However, if the symptoms are severe/persistent, then i would recommend evaluation with a physician to rule out any significant underlying pathology.

Question 6

is there really any normal way for you to grow your penis naturally?

Accepted Answer

Penile length: No, sorry.  The growth of the penis stops when puberty ends.

Question 7

is it normal for a male to have hairs growing from the urethra?

Accepted Answer

: Not naturally by my knowledge but it may occur in people who have penile surgery.

Question 8

is it normal that your pelvic bone keeps growing?

Accepted Answer

It does not keep gro: You are not crazy, but at your age pelvic bone is not really a single bone.Pelvic skeleton is formed in back by sacrum and coccyx, in front and left and right by two hip bones which connect the spine with the lower limbs.They are attached to the sacrum in the back and each other in front and joined to two femurs at the hip joint.So here you have your pelvic bones.If you feel some growth see md.

Question 9

i'm growing fatter,but my wieght remains the same. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Normal, not healthy: The most likely explanation is that you are replacing lean muscle with fat. The only solution to this is exercise which improves your health in so many ways that I defy anyone to identify a disease whose incidence and/or prognosis isn't improved with regular exercise. Ideally exercise during which you have sustained heavy breathing for a minimum of 20 minutes, three times/week.

Question 10

hi i am 22 and still growing is this unorthodox or completely normal?

Accepted Answer

Not common: Final height in males can be reached in early 20's, usually 21, but to be growing still at 22 is less common.  How tall is the rest of your family. Did you have a long period of illness or lack of nutrition? Get a checkup to see if all is well.  There are diseases that result in abnormal growth, so do get checked to be sure that is or is not the case with you.

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