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Hello, i'm 16 and i'm 6 ft 3, i have a serious probleme with height, so is there any surgery to lost some height, if yes, where i can do it in canada?
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Get some labs: There is nothing wrong with being tall. However, you should see your doctor to get a blood test done to check your growth hormone level. An excessive production of growth hormone in your body can lead to excessive growth in your body and lead to acromegaly.
Answered 12/30/2014
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