Growing taller, Orthopedics FAQ

Can Improving Sleep Help a 14-Year-Old Girl Grow Taller?

A 14-year-old girl with a height of 154 cm may still have potential for growth, as girls typically experience their growth spurts earlier than boys. Most girls reach My current height is 154.0 cm, and I haven't grown in the past 1-2 years. Is it possible for me to grow talle...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: You can still grow taller, but it is uncertain whether you will exceed 160 centimeters. Please maintain a normal daily routine and ensure you get enough sleep to have a chance of growing taller. Changhua Hospital Orthopedics Dr. Li Wen-Hong.

Am I Done Growing? Understanding Height Potential at 15

Am I not going to grow taller? Hello doctor! I am currently a 15-year-old freshman in high school, and my height is 168 cm. I experienced a growth spurt in the sixth grade, reaching 165 cm, but I haven't grown taller since the second year of junior high until my last measure...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
In theory, boys stop growing taller by the age of fifteen. However, you can measure height once a month and keep a continuous record for six months to determine if there will be any further growth.

Can I Still Grow Taller? Insights for Teen Girls on Height Potential

About Growing Taller I am a girl who is about to enter the second year of high school. I got my first period in fifth grade, and my height is not ideal. I would like to ask if there is still a chance for me to grow taller, without discussing whether my growth plates have closed. ...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the age of maturity is 16, the chances of growing taller are limited. For girls, a height of around 160 centimeters is generally considered adequate. Regular exercise and sufficient nutrition are essential for growth.

Can I Still Grow Taller at 14? Tips for Height Increase

Height growth issues? Hello, doctor. I am 14 years old (in the second year of junior high), and I am a girl. Since entering junior high, my height has been growing particularly slowly; I am currently between 164 and 165 cm. I would like to know if it is still possible for me to r...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Height is closely related to genetics, but adequate nutrition and appropriate exercise can also contribute to the potential for growth.

Can High School Students Still Grow Taller? Nutrition Tips for Growth

Will the child grow taller? Doctor, I am currently a freshman in high school. Do I still have a chance to grow taller? What nutrients should I supplement?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If you are already 16 years old, the likelihood of growing taller is lower. A balanced diet is sufficient, focusing on increased protein, vegetables, vitamins, and calcium, along with regular exercise.

Will I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Growth in Teens

Will I still grow taller? I entered junior high school at a height of 158 cm and am now almost graduating from high school at 163 cm. I went from being one of the tallest in my class to the shortest. I want to know if I still have a chance to grow taller. Growing only 5 cm in 6 y...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Boys typically stop growing taller after puberty, which usually occurs around the age of sixteen.

How to Increase Your Height: Tips for Growing Taller

I want to grow taller? Hello, doctor: My current height is 158 cm, and my ideal height is 165 cm. What can I do to achieve this height?

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello! A height of 158 cm is not considered short; you should have confidence. With 7 cm high heels, you'll be 165 cm tall. Dr. Li Wen-Hong, Orthopedics, Changhua Hospital.

Understanding Knee Pain: Causes, Treatments, and Growth Concerns in Teens

Recently, I have been experiencing knee pain? Hello, I would like to ask: Previously, I had knee pain and went to see a doctor. The doctor asked if I had been running or exercising, and I said yes, during physical education class, practicing for a relay race. When I stood up or w...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Knee pain can be caused by various conditions, and the location of the pain can help determine the diagnosis. If the pain is located at the front or next to the patella, it may indicate different issues. Pain at the interface between the patella and the femur could suggest a prob...

Is There Still Hope for Height Growth at Age 22?

Is there still a chance to grow taller at the age of 22? I have searched for a lot of information online but still cannot determine what is true or false, so I would like to ask the doctor. I am a male, and during middle school, I was about 157 cm tall, and in high school, I only...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello! Your height is normal, and you are not ill. By the age of 22, the growth plates in the bones typically close, so you will not grow taller. Dr. Li Wen-Hong, Orthopedics, Changhua Hospital.

How to Stop Growing Taller: Solutions for Height Concerns

How to stop growing taller? Hello doctor, I am a graduating student from the third year of junior high school. Due to my wide frame and continuous growth, being too tall has caused me a lot of inconvenience. Could you please advise me on how to stop growing taller?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
At the age of fifteen, during the third year of junior high school, the growth plates should be closing soon. Once they are closed, height growth will cease unless there is an abnormality in growth hormone levels.

How to Stop Growing Taller: Concerns of a Tall Female Student

I don't want to grow taller anymore? Hello, doctor. I have always been one of the tallest girls in my class. I grew to about 168-169 cm during college, but three years after graduation, I measured my height and found that I have grown another 2 cm, reaching 171 cm. For me, h...

Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello: Generally, individuals stop growing after puberty (males at 18 years, females at 17 years). If, as you mentioned, you are still experiencing growth after graduating from college (which should be after puberty), it is possible that there is a hormonal issue causing the grow...

Can I Still Grow Taller? A Guide for Teenagers Seeking Height

Height growth issues Hello doctor, I am a 15-year-old girl who has just graduated from junior high school and I am about 170 cm tall. Do I still have a chance to grow taller? I want to reach a height of 180 cm (at most). I really want to, but I don't know if my growth plates...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Whether one will grow taller is related to the closure of the growth plates. Typically, girls close their growth plates around the age of 14, while boys do so around the age of 15. Once the growth plates near the knee joint close, further increase in limb length is not possible. ...

Height Concerns: Understanding Growth Factors and Solutions

Concerns about height? Hello, doctor. I will turn nineteen next month, but I am really worried lately because my height is only 173 cm. My younger brother, who is now in high school, was already 180 cm in the ninth grade. He is so tall that he intentionally stays up late to avoid...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Xiaolin: Height is related to multiple factors, and theoretically, the chances of growing taller after the growth plates close are minimal. Just because others can, it doesn't mean you necessarily can (the timing of growth plate closure may vary for each individual).

Does Gymnastics and Martial Arts Affect Growth in Children?

excuse me? Is it true that if a growing child practices gymnastics, stretches, or learns martial arts, it could prevent them from growing taller? Please advise, thank you.

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Mr. Huang: As long as it does not cause sports injuries, it should not have a significant impact on height growth.

Understanding Growth Patterns and the Impact of Masturbation in Adolescents

Grow taller, gain weight, masturbation? I started masturbating in the fifth grade, and now I'm in the first semester of ninth grade. I measured my height and found that I'm only 167 cm. In the first semester of eighth grade, I was 161 cm, and in the second semester, I w...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Ah Wei: Height is more related to genetics, nutrition, and exercise. Generally, boys' growth tends to conclude around the ages of 15 or 16. To confirm this, an X-ray can be performed to check if the growth plates are closed. Masturbation should not significantly impact growt...

Can Adults Still Grow Taller After Growth Plates Close?

Height growth issues About seven years ago, I started practicing Qigong, and every morning I would do it. I noticed a peculiar phenomenon: during my annual health check-ups, I discovered that I had grown taller by one centimeter over the years. I didn't think much of it, ass...

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, it is not impossible to grow taller after the growth plates have fused, but the likelihood is low, and the potential increase in height is minimal (only a few centimeters). The exact reasons for this are not clearly understood, but it is most ...

Understanding Height Issues: Causes and Solutions for Growth Concerns

Short stature Hello, may I ask... why is it that I am not growing taller... even though I am eating normally? Is it because of... genetics? Or is it due to... irregular sleeping patterns? Are there any methods or medications that can help increase height?

Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello: Height is largely influenced by genetics, but a balanced diet and regular exercise can improve it. Additionally, height does not define everything; it is important to have self-confidence and strive to be a person who contributes to society. Thank you!

Is It Possible to Grow Taller at 25? Exploring Options and Treatments

At the age of 25, it is unlikely that you will experience significant height increase, as most individuals reach their maximum height by their late teens to early twenties when the growth plates in Hello, I am 25 years old and have not grown taller since college. Is it possible t...

Dr. Huang Longde Reply:
In response to your question: 1. The growth plate fusion time for the average Eastern male is around 20-22 years. If the growth plates have already fused, the chances of growing taller are very slim. Since you are 25 years old, it is likely that your growth plates have fused. 2. ...

Effective Strategies for Height Growth in Teenagers: A Guide

Height increase..? Hello Doctor: I am currently a high school freshman, and my height is only 162 cm, which is considered quite short among my classmates. In fact, many of the second-year junior high students are taller than me. Since I grew 20 cm in fifth grade and 10 cm in sixt...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
High school freshmen may still have the opportunity to grow taller, as boys typically experience closure of their growth plates around the age of sixteen. Once the growth plates close, it is unlikely that they will grow taller. Height is determined by genetic factors inherited fr...

Is There Any Hope for Height Growth After 16?

Is there no chance of growing taller? It seems like I haven't grown taller since I was 14 years old. I've heard that this is related to secondary sexual characteristics. Now, at 16 years old, I am a male who is only 160 cm tall, and my growth plates have already fused; ...

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello, In response to your question, girls typically experience their growth spurt earlier and stop growing sooner, around the ages of thirteen or fourteen, after which their potential for further height increase diminishes significantly. In contrast, boys tend to have their gr...

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