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Very skinny ankles,wrists,small bones and small frame body,no beard,20 years old male ..i look younger than people at my age..what can be the problem?

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Need investigation: You need to be investigated for failure in growth ,it might be involving many systems in your body including harmonies. There may be genetic cause for growth failure ,.Talk to your primary doctor and get investigated by specialists

Answered 7/24/2014

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