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Is it possible to grow tall years 18 ? and how is it possible ? thx
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Depends . . .: First get your family doc to measure your height. If height <2%tile for age, then check bone age via xrays. If bones fused, won't get any taller w/o surgery (http://www.Medscape.Com/viewarticle/722302_4). If bones aren't fused & then pediatric endocrinologist can measure growth hormone level. If that's low, s/he can prescribe hgh. That's how it's done in states. Not sure about thailand.
Answered 8/17/2013
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