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Pls help me height is decreasing day by day i have bow legs i am a femle my age is 38 before my heiht as 5"2 now 5"1

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Serious condition: Obviously there is a problem. Not being there, I can only give general information but, lack of calcium, magnesium, or vitamin D can all do this. vitamin D fortified milk is a start. There can be many other causes that are less common

Answered 5/28/2015

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

An orthopedic: doctor is the best person to see for this situation. Peace and good health.

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Answered 6/5/2015

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A member asked:

Pls help me height is decreasing day by day i have bow legs i am a femle my age is 38 before my heiht as 5"2 now 5"1

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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