A member asked:

Hello doc.i am 20 year old male.my height is 5ft 4inch.can i grow taller for abt 4-5 inches? i am exercising regularly an maintaining proper diet.

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Almost impossible: I'm sorry to tell you this is almost impossible. Bone growth occurs at a part of the bone called the growth plate (near the ends of the bones). The growth plates close (basically disappear) in men between the ages of 18-21. After that there is no way to grow taller.If your growth plates have not closed you might grow a bit more but not 4-5 inches. See http://tinyurl.com/6pm94xw and my comment:

Answered 4/24/2016

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