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I am 18 yars old i am so short how to get taller because iam 156 cm i am male?

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Dr. Mohammed Karim answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

???: Are you 156 cm or Do you want to be 156 cm? Please clarify me with a follow up question. Also tell me your weight and average length of your other family members especially parents and brothers/sisters if any.

Answered 7/31/2014

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