A 19-year-old member asked:
im 19 and would like to grow alittle more but haven't grown anything for some time now is there a way to gain som hieght?
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Dr. Kevin Windischanswered
Pediatrics 25 years experience
Probably not: If your growth plates have fused, and they typically fuse by 19 years in boys and 17 years in girls, then nothing will make you grow any more.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
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Probably not: Most 19 yo people are well past their ability to grow any longer because the growth plates are closed. Wearing lifts in shoes or higher heels may help you look taller.
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A member asked:
Is it true that long length at birth is an indicator of height later in life?
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Dr. Nanette Nuessleanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
No: Babies are born to fit their mothers womb. This has nothing to do with their final height. Their final height has to do with their genetics and diet. Height at birth can also be affected by mother's diet during pregnancy and whether or not she smoked during the pregnancy. These things can make the baby shorter at birth.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Could leukopenia cause reduction in height?
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
No: Leukopenia (white blood cells in the blood are fewer than normal) does not cause reduction a child's final height. However, if the leukopenia was severe, and the child had persistent or recurrent infections throughout childhood, he might not grow as tall due to having chronic illnesses. In an adult, leukopenia does not make him shorter.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
How to increase height of a 21 year girl?
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Dr. Barbara A Majeronianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Can't be done: A girl of 21 years has finished growing, and there are no drugs that will increase her height.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
How can I increase my height during a growth spurt?
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Stay Healthy!: The best one can do is make sure to be eating healthy, get quality sleep and exercise. The rest is genetics, provided a chronic illness or the like doesn't interfere, which would be very unusual.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Is 184 lb ok for 6'3" 19yo guy?
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Dr. Alfredo Garciaanswered
Pediatrics 56 years experience
Growth chart: http://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts
the above reference shows the height, weight and bmi for your age. You are tall and your weight is above average. According to these charts, your bmi is at the 50th percentile. This means that your weight is perfect for your height.
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