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Nobody knows why i'd restart growing again by 2.5 inch or more @ 37 after reached adult height in early 20s. posture wasnt bad; bones should be closed?

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Acromegaly: If you started growing more height at that age you should be evaluated by an endocrinologist for a condition called acromegaly in which the pituitary gland secretes abnormal amounts of growth hormone.

Answered 11/29/2015

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A member asked:

Nobody knows why i'd restart growing again by 2.5 inch or more @ 37 after reached adult height in early 20s. posture wasnt bad; bones should be closed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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