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I'm 17 year old male, how do i grow taller, only 5 foot 7 inches?

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Dr. Samantha Maplethorpe answered

Specializes in Functional Medicine

Height: Your height is determined by your genetics. All you can do is eat healthy and manage stress. There are no medically approved treatments that are safe for trying to grow taller for someone like you.

Answered 7/30/2014

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Growth hormone check: You still have few more years to grow, however, if you are very concerned go to a pediatric endocrinologist to get your grow hormone and growth plates checked. Take in consideration how tall other members of your family are.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Eat Well: Eat a balanced diet consisting with good protein and calcium sources. You cannot change your genetics. Remember height is controlled or predetermined by your genetics.

Answered 5/8/2016

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No way unless proble: Boys can grow until they are 21 years old depending on when they start puberty. You usually grow to your genetics. Use the below to calculate what your predicted height should be based on your parent's height. Your pediatrician would have done a work up if he was concerned. There is no way to "make you" taller unless there is a medical problem. http://www.kidsgrowth.com/hc/height.cfm

Answered 7/30/2014

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See endocrinologist: Maximum growth takes place by 17 -18 years of age , you may gain another 1-2"in next 2-3 years .An endocrinologist may be able to help you after performing some tests, and if you will gain more height after the treatment

Answered 7/30/2014

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