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Height Increase

Your height is determined by genetic and environmental factors like nutrition and exercise. Things you can try to increase or maintain your height are eating a balanced diet, taking vitamin D and calcium supplements, getting proper sleep, and maintaining good posture.

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I am an 18-year-old and worried about my height, as I feel I am too short. How can I increase my height?

Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old and my height is four feet 11 inches. I want to know is my height too short. What to do? Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I see as you are 18 years old and you have very less time to try new things. Because around 18 years the ossification in bones occurs. Ossification means diffusion of the growing end of the bone with the rest of the bone. As ...  Read Full »

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