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I am!.16 year old!..goin to be 17 next month !...my height is 5.8 ..how can i increase my height?.:(

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Height: You may have attained most of your adult height especially if your parents about your size. Check with your doctor however, and get an xray of your left wrist to determine your bone age and to see if you have more growth coming.

Answered 2/6/2014

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Not much: Most of the time your height velocity (how quickly you increase your height) is genetically determined. Eat healthy foods and exercise regularly, but you really can't change your height.

Answered 4/21/2015

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Unlikely to happen: Growth centers in long bones determine how tall you can grow.Most growth centers will close at 16-17. If your growth centers are open, a balanced diet/rest ; healthy physical activity will support good growth.No special diet, exercise, medication or hormones can make you taller after your growth centers close.

Answered 2/6/2014

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