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A member asked:
I'm 18 and 5'6". why am i short when my parents are of good height?what can i do to reach my max height?
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Short: Hopefully your pediatrician has recorded your height and weight over time. Please ask him/her to forward all the charts that describe your height and weight continuously. The charts will come with details concerning your growth. If you are still troubled by the charts please discuss this soon with your primary doctor. Special studies may (or may not) be needed, based on the charts.
Answered 9/26/2016
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