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Hi my age is 18.5 , can i still increase height? after my last birthday at 18 i was increased 1 cm after that i stopped, my height is 177.5 now
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Yes: As long as your growth centers haven't closed. NBA star David Robinson grew six inches after age 18 while a player at the US Naval academy. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 1/16/2015
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Depends: To grow taller, your growth centers must be open.An x-ray of your wrist/hand can be examined to see if they are. If they have closed, you are done, if open, you have some potential.If you have slowed to 1cm in 1 yr you are likely at or near the end.
Answered 11/26/2015
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