A member asked:

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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Dr. Julian Raffoul answered

Specializes in General Practice

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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