A member asked:

I am 16 and 5'3. my father is 5'6 and my mother is 5'2. i am from pakistan. will i grow any more? if so what is my predicted height? should i take any medicine?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Your average height will likel be greater than the average of your mother and father in the average + as number that varies around the world. I am not certain what u want medicines for? To be taller or shorter. Go to uptodate.com and read more. Then discuss with your team. Do not take anything advertising greater height. Dangerous.

Answered 3/9/2021

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Males usually usually grow until age 17-18 & reach a final height equal to the average of both parents plus 2.5 inches +/-. An x-ray of your wrist/hand can detect growth centers & confirm growth potential. Medicines don't change your final height so avoid them.

Answered 3/11/2021

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