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What medical conditions would cause a healthy female in her mid-30s to grow 2-3 inches taller after no changes in height for 10-15 years prior to that time? is it even possible for that to occur at that age?

Q: what medical conditions would cause a healthy female in her mid-30s to grow 2-3 inches taller after no changes in height for 10-15 years prior to that time? is it even possible for that to occur at that age?

: It is almost impossible and I have never heard of this unusually growth.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It is almost impossible and I have never heard of this unusually growth.

Answered 4/4/2023

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A member asked:

What medical conditions would cause a healthy female in her mid-30s to grow 2-3 inches taller after no changes in height for 10-15 years prior to that time? is it even possible for that to occur at that age?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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