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What causes short stature and what is one way to increase height?
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Genetic: Most causes are genetic. My parents are short, and hence I am too. Just my bad luck, and nothing to do about it. Some are short because their skeletal systems are a little behind, and they catch up later. Again, nothing to do. A few will be deficient in growth hormone, and testing around 5-6 years old may show that. Replacement therapy can help increase height but gh replacement is a big deal.
Answered 12/13/2017
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