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What causes spontaneous growth spurts in adults? same height for yrs then out of blue had a growth spurt around 38 another @ 41adding inches to height
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Endocrine Disorder: Spontaneous growth spurts in adults is abnormal. Normal human growth ceases by the time we reach 18-20 yo, when the growth plate in our long bones close. Growth is hormonally regulated via pituitary-mediated secretion of growth hormone, GH. Excess GH is concerning for an endocrine disorder, such as a pituitary tumor. Please see your doctor for a full evaluation and referral to an Endocrinologist.
Answered 3/10/2018
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