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Is that any way to increase my height..now i am 22 years old boy with 158cm height.

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Dr. Alan Levine answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Unlikely: At 20 years of age, the growth plates of your bones--which allow for growth--are most likely closed. Further growth will be most unlikely.

Dr Essers agreed

Answered 4/17/2014

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