A 20-year-old female asked:
She is 15 years old but she is at more than 170cm tall. She is very worrying to get more than the above. Please advise. ?
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Dr. Nadia Ghattas answered
47 years experience in Pediatrics
Tall stature: Yes you might grow a little more. As long as you are healthy & have no other health problem , there is nothing wrong with being tall , may be one day you will be a famous basketball player. Enjoy your life & be happy. Good luck
Answered on May 2, 2015
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