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Read online reports that rare genetic disorders can cause noticable growth spurts in 40yo adults w/no other physical changes. what are those disorders?
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Growth spurts: It would be quite unusual for a 40 year old man to have growth spurts. That does not mean he has no problems and he must see his Primary doctor as soon as possible.
Answered 10/15/2016
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