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Im 16 and 5ft2, haven't hit puberty... how long do u think i can grow up too? thank you doctors!

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Needs checkup: Any male with no sign of puberty at 16 needs an evaluation for growth hormone deficiency as well as his general health. If you have not entered puberty, then the hormones that tell the bones to stop growing are not in play and you have growth potential.The amount of potential growth left is best determined by those who examine you & the test results you get.

Answered 12/1/2012

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See doctor: Without much testicular enlargement/pubic hair by age 16 you need to see a pediatric endocrinologist. Gh deficiency could certainly be a possibility, but more commonly we see chronic disease, like celiac sprue, inflammatory bowel disease, poorly controlled diabetes, kidney problems, etc. Also, testicular function needs to be assessed because the problem may be from there, genetic problems, etc.

Answered 12/9/2012

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