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I hear anecdotal stories of people nearing 40 growing 2.5 to 3 inches taller.any truth to that? can anything rare in the spine cause that kind of gain

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Abnormal: Growth in height in that age group is abnormal and would indicate endogenous excess growth hormone from a pituitary tumor or taking growth hormone. Acromegaly is the name of the abnormality that develops from excess growth hormone from secretion or exogenous administration.

Answered 9/9/2016

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