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I am 28 yrs male my height is 5'6 i want to gain more height, what should i do?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No more growth: Sorry, youre stuck with what you have. At your age you are no longer growing.

Answered 3/31/2013

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