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Can a single night of no sleep stunt your growth?(only one night) (you slept in the morning?

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

One night of no sleep will not stunt growth. Lack of getting the full amount of sleep over a long time may impact growth because growth hormone is released during sleep.

Answered 10/3/2021

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Surely you joke or we would be a world of very short people. Please read about the physiology and genetics of height.

Answered 10/3/2021

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