What can an 18-year-old do to increase his height?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am an 18-year-old and my height is four feet 11 inches. I want to know if my height is too short. What to do?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Alka

Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Alka is a dedicated Ayurveda Specialist with expertise in holistic and evidence-based Ayurvedic treatments. Her areas of focus include digestive disorders, stress management, skin conditions, lifestyle-related ailments, and chronic pain. She combines traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern insights to offer personalized care that promotes long-term wellness and natural healing.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern. I see that you are 18 years old and you have very little 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 a result, the bones stop growing. As height of a person is usually determined by the two factors genetics (height of parents, or grandparents) and environmental factors. That means if your parents and grandparents are not very tall then you will be not tall as these affects your height too. The next thing that contributes to height is your diet and your physical activity. So, I suggest you follow the mentioned points which can help you increase your height if your bones still have time to be ossified then these things will have a positive outcome.

  1. Start playing volleyball and basketball daily, these both games have a positive effect on growing height.
  2. Skip a rope daily at least for 15 to 30 minutes.
  3. Do yoga-like Tadasana.
  4. The diet should include milk, eggs, Tal makhana, oatmeal, beans, yogurt, turnips, peanuts, beans, peas, and spinach in your diet. These all will help you a lot.
  5. As far as medicine is concerned, I advise you to consult your doctor first and then take height height-increasing capsule take, one capsule twice a day with water for four to six weeks.

Try these regularly and you will see positive results. And you can come for a follow-up after one month. But one last and important thing do not ever allow your short height to come in your way of success and never underestimate yourself. There are many examples in the world where short-statured people have created history.

I hope I have cleared all your doubts.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Alka
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 3, 2023
Reviewed At September 16, 2024

Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Alka is a dedicated Ayurveda Specialist with expertise in holistic and evidence-based Ayurvedic treatments. Her areas of focus include digestive disorders, stress management, skin conditions, lifestyle-related ailments, and chronic pain. She combines traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern insights to offer personalized care that promotes long-term wellness and natural healing.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Alka is a dedicated Ayurveda Specialist with expertise in holistic and evidence-based Ayurvedic treatments. Her areas of focus include digestive disorders, stress management, skin conditions, lifestyle-related ailments, and chronic pain. She combines traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern insights to offer personalized care that promotes long-term wellness and natural healing.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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