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I'm 21 years old and last year i grew a few inches is that normal?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Can be: Some people will continue to grow well into their twenties and that is not considered "abnormal.".

Answered 9/4/2013

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A member asked:

I'm 21 years old and last year i grew a few inches is that normal?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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