Can Girls Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure?
Issues with Growth Plates in Girls Is it possible to have a slight increase in height after closure (is there a chance to grow 3 to 5 centimeters)? If the growth plates have closed for 1 to 2 years, is there still a chance? For a girl who is about to turn 13, if there is a possib...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
The closure of the growth plates indicates that a phase of development has been completed; however, it is still important to maintain a balanced diet, engage in moderate exercise, and ensure adequate sleep. It is advisable to consult a nutritionist or visit a pediatric endocrinol...[Read More] Can Girls Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure?
Can I Still Grow Taller at 21? Understanding Height Potential
Is it still possible to grow taller? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask if my father is 188 cm, my mother is 167 cm, and my brother is already 188 cm, but I am only 181 cm. I am 21 years old; is it still possible for me to grow taller?
Dr. Shen Boquan Reply:
Hello, theoretically, the chances of growing taller after the age of 21 are quite low. However, the human body always holds unpredictable mysteries. If you are curious, you may consider visiting a growth assessment clinic. Wishing you good health, Shen Boquan.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 21? Understanding Height Potential
Does Masturbation Affect Growth and Development in Adolescents?
The impact of masturbation on development? Hello, doctor. I am currently 13 years old, in the first year of junior high school, and my height is about 152-153 cm. My dad is 174 cm tall and my mom is 163 cm. I weigh 38.2 kg. I started masturbating in early August after graduating ...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: As long as you do not overexert yourself and it does not affect your rest and sleep, masturbation will not hinder physical development. Dr. Li Wen-Hong, Orthopedics, Changhua Hospital.[Read More] Does Masturbation Affect Growth and Development in Adolescents?
Why Am I Not Growing Taller at 16 Despite Healthy Habits?
The growth plates are still present, but there hasn't been much increase in height? I am currently 16 years old. At the beginning of January, I had an X-ray of my knee growth plates, and the doctor said there is still plenty of space for growth. However, I haven't grown...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is possible to grow a little taller, and height is generally related to genetics, specifically the height of one's parents.[Read More] Why Am I Not Growing Taller at 16 Despite Healthy Habits?
Can I Still Grow Taller at 17? Understanding Growth Plate Closure
Growth issues Hello Dr. Lee, I am 17 years old and will turn 18 in mid-August. I haven't grown much in height for the past two years (basically not even a centimeter, possibly because I usually sleep at 1 or 2 AM). Is there still a chance for me to grow taller?
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: The chances of growing taller are slim, but it is not absolutely impossible. If you really want to grow taller, please visit the Metabolism and Endocrinology Department for further evaluation. Dr. Li Wen-Hong, Orthopedics, Changhua Hospital.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 17? Understanding Growth Plate Closure
Is There Still Hope for Height Growth in Teenagers?
Is it still possible to grow taller at this age? I started my menstruation around the sixth grade, and during middle school, I would go to bed before 10 PM. However, due to my high school coursework, I now go to bed much later. In middle school, I used to jump rope every day, but...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: You may still grow taller, but it is impossible to predict whether you will reach 160 centimeters. The knee pain you experience at night may be caused by excessive activity during the day and does not necessarily indicate growth. Please maintain a regular and healthy lifes...[Read More] Is There Still Hope for Height Growth in Teenagers?
Understanding Growth Plate Closure: Myths and Facts About Height Increase
Growth plate closure issues Hello Doctor: I am 16 years old, 155 cm tall, and my height has not increased much in the past six months to a year. I recently came across an advertisement online about height increase products. When I inquired, they claimed that their product could r...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
"The following methods can help with height increase for your reference. Currently, medically proven methods that are effective for growing taller include: A: Increasing sleep duration; you should aim for at least 8-10 hours of sleep per day based on your age. B: Avoid sugar...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Closure: Myths and Facts About Height Increase
Unusual Height Increase in Adulthood: What Could It Mean?
Recently, I have suddenly started to grow taller over the past five to six years? Hello: I personally enjoy playing basketball, and during the summer between seventh and eighth grade, I grew at least 10-15 centimeters, reaching a height of about 175 centimeters. After entering th...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Perhaps it would be a good idea to test for any issues with growth hormone.[Read More] Unusual Height Increase in Adulthood: What Could It Mean?
Can I Still Grow Taller? Insights for a 12-Year-Old Girl
How to increase height? Hello Doctor: I am a 12-year-and-10-month-old first-year junior high school girl, with a bone age of 13 years (I started my period at 11 and a half). I am 151 cm tall and weigh 44 kg (my father is 172.5 cm and my mother is 161.5 cm). 1. Will I grow talle...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: 1. You may grow taller, but it is impossible to predict how much more. 2. This is normal. 3. Growing taller requires a balanced diet, adequate exercise, and sufficient sleep, so please continue to maintain these habits. 4. It is not advisable to purchase medications on you...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Insights for a 12-Year-Old Girl
Overcoming Height-Related Depression: Seeking Osteotomy for Shortening
I have been depressed for a long time due to my height and hope to undergo osteotomy to make myself shorter? I am 177 cm tall, currently 19 years and one month old. Since high school, I have been depressed due to my height issue, even going so far as to diet to avoid growing tall...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
There are surgeries to shorten bones, but they are typically performed for patients with leg length discrepancies, where a simple osteotomy is done on the longer bone to achieve equal length on both sides. As for individuals who wish to undergo osteotomy due to excessive height, ...[Read More] Overcoming Height-Related Depression: Seeking Osteotomy for Shortening
Understanding Hip Joint Issues: Should You Seek Treatment?
Hip joint issues Hello, doctor! I am seventeen years old. Six years ago, I fell while riding a snake board and landed on my right side. I experienced pain for about a week, but it eventually went away. However, I still feel like my right leg is slightly shorter than my left, by l...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, based on your condition, you should first go to the hospital for an examination to determine if there are any issues with your spine and lower limb joints before discussing the need for treatment. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Sincerely, Wang Shou-ji.[Read More] Understanding Hip Joint Issues: Should You Seek Treatment?
Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Potential in Teens
I haven't grown taller? Hello Doctor: I have only grown 1 centimeter since I was in the first year of junior high school, and I am now in the third year. I have not experienced any significant growth, and I really want to grow taller. Do I still have a chance to grow taller?...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, if you have only grown 1 cm from seventh grade to now in ninth grade, your chances of growing taller may be low. I suggest you: 1. Engage in jumping exercises, such as skipping rope or playing basketball. 2. Increase your calcium intake by drinking milk. 3. Try to go to be...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Potential in Teens
Understanding Growth Plates and X-Ray Concerns in Orthopedics
Growth plates and X-rays? Hello Doctor, thank you for taking the time to respond despite your busy schedule. I have been very anxious about the possibility of growing taller again. I previously underwent a growth plate examination, and the doctor confirmed that they have all fuse...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, at your current age, the growth plates have already closed, so taking multiple X-rays within a month will not reopen the closed growth plates. Please rest assured that everything is fine. Wishing you all the best.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plates and X-Ray Concerns in Orthopedics
Understanding Height Anxiety: Concerns About Growth and Joint Health
Height issues Hello, Doctor. First, I would like to express my gratitude and respect for you, thanking you for sacrificing your precious time to care for patients. I know my question may be a bit tricky and bothersome, but it has caused me significant distress in my life. I have ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The thickness of cartilage in adults is generally fixed after it has fully formed and does not increase further. However, with aging, it may undergo wear and gradually become slightly thinner.[Read More] Understanding Height Anxiety: Concerns About Growth and Joint Health
Understanding Height Concerns in Teenage Girls: A Guide for Parents
Daughter's height Hello, Doctor. I would like to consult you regarding my daughter's height. She just turned 15 in early July, and her menstruation started in the first year of junior high. Over the three years in junior high, she grew from about 150 cm to around 158 cm...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The growth plates in girls typically close around the age of 15, after which they are unlikely to grow taller. Your daughter is currently 15, so there may still be a slight chance for her to grow a bit more. Height increase surgery is usually indicated for individuals with bone d...[Read More] Understanding Height Concerns in Teenage Girls: A Guide for Parents
Can I Still Grow Taller? A 16-Year-Old's Height Concerns
A 16-year-old male, currently 169 cm tall, wishes to increase his height as he transitions from the first year to the second year of high school? Based on your current height of 169 cm and your parents' heights (father at 181 cm and mother at 157 cm), along with your uncle&#...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Once the growth plates close, height growth ceases. Typically, boys stop growing taller after the age of 16.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? A 16-Year-Old's Height Concerns
Height Growth Concerns: Can Sleep and Exercise Help?
Regarding the issue of growing taller and consequently losing weight? Hello, Doctor: I am 12 years old and will be entering the second year of junior high school. I got my period in the fifth grade. I’m not sure if it’s because I stay up late, but I haven’t grown much in recent y...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The growth plates in girls typically close around the age of 14, so there is still a chance for them to grow taller. Sufficient sleep is essential, and exercise and nutrition are also very important.[Read More] Height Growth Concerns: Can Sleep and Exercise Help?
Concerns About Growth Plate Closure and Height Potential in Early Maturation
Concerns about the impending closure of growth plates? Hello Doctor: My younger brother is currently in sixth grade (born on August 4, 2005). Last week, he went to the hospital for an examination, and the doctor said he has precocious puberty, with a bone age advanced by three ye...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The growth plates in males typically close around the age of 15, making it difficult to increase height afterward. Currently, at a height of 167 cm and with a father who is 175 cm tall, there is still a possibility of growing taller with appropriate exercise, nutrition, and suffi...[Read More] Concerns About Growth Plate Closure and Height Potential in Early Maturation
Understanding Growth Plates: Can You Still Grow Taller?
Concerns about Growing Taller The growth plates in different parts of the body have similarities and differences in terms of their location, function, and timing of closure. Generally, growth plates, or epiphyseal plates, are areas of developing cartilage tissue near the ends of ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, the growth plates near the knees will close, and further height increase will not occur.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plates: Can You Still Grow Taller?
Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Growth in Teens
Can I still grow taller? I started growing taller in sixth grade, but it seems like my height hasn't changed much since the second year of junior high. I'm currently around 172 cm and have armpit hair. Can I still grow taller? (My goal is 175-178 cm.)
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Boys generally can continue to grow until around the age of 15, after which further observation may be warranted.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Growth in Teens