What can explain loss of one inch in height? checked one year later and shorter height even with shoes. body feels down

Posture: Although it may be unusually for sudden loss of height with trauma or incident, it may be related to posture and self-esteem. I hope you see a physician or counselor for evaluation. Best of luck.

Perhaps the height: Was mistaken to begin with? I would be curious to know if your pants all of a sudden are too long for you that you are stepping on then now? A true one inch height differential loss sounds a bit off unless you had some kind of surgery or trauma.....