Question 1

is it possible, by doing stretches that target and length the spine, to permanently gain about an inch of height?

Accepted Answer

NO: Unfortunately, Routine stretches will not make you gain height.

Question 2

im a 38yrs old man weighing 62km and my height is 1.77m. i was told that my body height and length are not matching. i also would like to gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Normal BMI: Assuming your weight is 62kg, your BMI is within normal range. If you want to gain weight,  I would recommend growing lean muscle but no fat. You need to see your doctor if you have recent weight loss.

Question 3

what is a normal size ovary length, height, width in cm for a healthy 24 year old woman who has had a baby almost 4 years ago?

Accepted Answer

Ovary size: The normal adult ovary measures approximately 3cm - 5cm in length, 1.5cm - 3cm in width, and 0.5cm - 1.5cm in thickness; however, ovarian size is reported more often in terms of volume, or length x width x thickness x 0.523. Normal ovarian volume in the menstruating females is 5mL - 15mL, with an approximate mean of 10mL; however, measurements as high as 22mL have been reported in normal ovaries.

Question 4

read post saying decompressing maneuvers to vertebrae can add 3 inches of length in adults. is that temporary height gain or is it a permanent change?

Accepted Answer

Myth: It would be impossible for a decompressive procedure to make someone taller. Sometimes when we do fusions and wish to distract the interdiscal space, we can Add modest increase in height. Eight decompression or laminectomy removes phone but does not act to increase height.

Question 5

can a man grow taller at the age of 26? i haven't been to my dr to have my height measured, but noticed length of pants too short over the last 6month

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Unlikely.: In general, no.  The growth plates in men are usually fused by around the age of 18, limiting further vertical growth.

Question 6

at what age it sensible to catheterize a child with 12mm asd if length/height growth is normal?

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Atrial SD age 2 cath: ?: At what age it sensible to catheterize a child with 12mm ASD if length/height growth is normal? ANS: This depends on so many things that cannot be answered here. Ask your team for their recommendations not someone who had never seen or examined your child and discussed issues with you and significant other. .

Question 7

is birth length an indicator of height in the future?

Accepted Answer

No: Not necessarily, birth lengths aren't very accurate due to newborns being wiggly!  as your baby gets older, your doctor will track their growth and the graphs will give you a better estimate of how tall he'll be.

Question 8

is it true that long length at birth is an indicator of height later in life?

Accepted Answer

No: Babies are born to fit their mothers womb.  This has nothing to do with their final height.  Their final height has to do with their genetics and diet.  Height at birth can also be affected by mother's diet during pregnancy and whether or not she smoked during the pregnancy.  These things can make the baby shorter at birth.

Question 9

i just turned 18 and want to know if i will grow taller in height and penis length?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Some guys will still grow until about 21 years of age.  The majority will stop by 18.  If you want to know about yourself, then see the doctor and he/she can tell you.

Question 10

what is the average arm length and leg length for males in relation to average height?

Accepted Answer

Proportional?: On average, leg length is just under half of the total height and arm span from finger tip to finger tip is about equal to total height.  There are several factors that can affect these ratios, such as genetics, pubertal timing, health issues, etc.

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Is it possible, by doing stretches that target and length the spine, to permanently gain about an inch of height?

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Im a 38yrs old man weighing 62km and my height is 1.77m. i was told that my body height and length are not matching. i also would like to gain weight?

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What is a normal size ovary length, height, width in cm for a healthy 24 year old woman who has had a baby almost 4 years ago?

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Read post saying decompressing maneuvers to vertebrae can add 3 inches of length in adults. is that temporary height gain or is it a permanent change?

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Can a man grow taller at the age of 26? i haven't been to my dr to have my height measured, but noticed length of pants too short over the last 6month

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At what age it sensible to catheterize a child with 12mm asd if length/height growth is normal?

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Is birth length an indicator of height in the future?

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Is it true that long length at birth is an indicator of height later in life?

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I just turned 18 and want to know if i will grow taller in height and penis length?

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What is the average arm length and leg length for males in relation to average height?

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