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Mum is 5.6, dad is 5.10, turned 16 a month ago and am just below my dad's height, i grew recently an inch or so will i grow much taller, hoping 6 foot?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

You still have time: you still have time try to play sport like basketball. stretch your body on a poll. avoid heavy weight lifting. you can be as tall as your father at least stay active and hope for the best. you still have time.

Answered 2/24/2015

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Likely to grow more: Most men stop growing around age 18- but occ. some will grow until age 21 or so. Most 16 yo's will grow another inch or 2 but some have a late growth spurt and grow a few inches. Eat a healthy diet and take a good multivitamin, as low zinc can limit growth. Try going to sleep by 10 pm. Taking measures to increase your production of growth hormone can also help. See http://tinyurl.com/nx5qmvb

Answered 2/25/2015

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