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Ever heard of cases where individuals in their 40s had a growth spurt and increased height? diseases, conditions, causes that brought that on?

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Yes: check growth hormone levels to make sure you don't have acromegaly.

Answered 8/13/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Growth spurt: You may have acromegaly which is caused by an over production of growth hormone from your anterior pituitary gland. See an endocrinologist for help

Answered 12/18/2017

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