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A 52-year-old female asked about a 35-year-old female:

What would cause an adult to grow approx. 2 inches taller in height at age 35? dont have acromegaly, so are there other conditions, etc. that would cause added height? there was no change in height from 20-35. or is it not poss. to grow at 35?

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Dr. James Ferguson
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No. The most common cause for such an event is mistaken measurements.
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Reviewed Jul 06, 2021
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