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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?

Q: 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?

: No. The most common cause for such an event is mistaken measurements.

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No. The most common cause for such an event is mistaken measurements.

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Answered 7/6/2021

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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