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I'm 16 and 6 foot 2 and i have never hit a rapid growth spurt do you think i'll hit a rapid growth spurt in 6th grade i was 5ft 6 7th grade i was 5ft 8 the grade i was 5ft11 now i'm 6ft 2?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Did already.: I would say with confidence that you have had your rapid growth spurt. If you are concerned about growing another 3-6 inches, it is unlikely. Most kids stop growing taller in their late teens. But you have the potential to grow taller until the ends of your bones become permanently solid.

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STEADY VS SPURT: Growth follows a pattern set forth in your genetic makeup. It can be steady year over year or dramatic and people don't feel different during a growth phase.Most males stop growing at 16-17.An x-ray of your wrist and hand could be assessed to see if you are near the end or have more to come.

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