The height of a person is determined by their DNA (genes). Other factors such as diet, hormones, and medical conditions too play a role in achieving a height gain. Taking a protein and calcium-rich diet and following an exercise pattern regularly can help to achieve a good height. Having a good sleep of 8 hours every day promotes growth in children.
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I am 23 and want to increase my height. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 23. I want to increase my height. Is there any medicine for it? I see a lot of advertisements about it. But, are there any clinically proven methods? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The growth of our body depends on the secretion of the growth hormones. It is the one which regulates our growth. Our body development is almost complete by 18 years of age. After that, it is very hard to obtain. In the market, there are several growth supplement prod... Read Full »
How can height be increased in an 18-year-old boy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old, boy, and I am 5 feet 1 inch tall. I feel like I am not growing after 14 years. What is the cure to increase my height? I am not on any medication. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many factors that allows to stop the height growth like genetic or family history. If your parents are shorter in height then it is less likely that you grow taller then a certain height. Also, if there is some genetic issue with your body then that does not a... Read Full »
Please suggest ayurvedic medicines to increase height.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old girl. I want to increase my height. My height is now 5.1 inches but I want to increase it to 5.5 inches. I tried Ashwagandha with cow's milk but my BP has been low because of taking it. So please suggest a medication that will increase my height. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Growth and development of the body mostly depend on the growth hormone, which is secreted by the pituitary gland. The secretion is managed through some genetic code present in your chromosomes. Up to the age of 18, almost all development process is completed. So getti... Read Full »
Is it possible to increase height after 28 years of age?
Query: Hi doctor, Is it possible to increase height after 28 years? My weight is 68 Kg. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your age is 28 years you cannot increase your height by yoga or any other exercises. In men skeletal maturity (growth plate maturity) is attained at the age of 18 to 22 years after which bones cannot grow further. Hence, there is a cessation of vertical growth in ... Read Full »
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