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I'm 18 year old boy.my height is 1.73m. i want to increase it. is taking medicine a good choice? what do you recommend? is it even possible after 18?
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Maybe: It depends on whether you have reached your growth potential. An exam and an XR of your wrist to assess your growth plates is a first step. All the best.
Answered 1/26/2016
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