Growing taller, Orthopedics FAQ

Is There Still Hope for Height Growth at Age 26?

Is it still possible to grow taller? Hello Doctor: I am 26 years old this year, but my height is only 140 cm. This has caused me significant difficulties in employment. I would like to know if I have completely lost the hope of growing taller. For an average person, is this heigh...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
In adults, the growth plates typically close after the age of sixteen or seventeen, making it impossible to grow taller. A visit to an orthopedic specialist for an X-ray can help assess this further.

Height Questions: Morning vs. Evening Measurements and Growth Myths

Questions about height? I have a few questions to ask. 1. It seems that my height measured in the morning is taller than in the evening. If I am still taller in the morning, does that mean I might still grow taller? 2. I heard that wearing canvas shoes can affect growth. Is t...

Dr. Yang Nanping Reply:
Hello: Whether one will grow taller depends on whether the growth plates of the long bones in the lower limbs (femur and tibia/fibula) have fused, which can be assessed through X-ray imaging. Drinking milk to supplement calcium can contribute to bone health, but it is not the sol...

Understanding Growth Hormone Treatment for Height Concerns in Teens

Not growing taller? My son is 16 years old, 165 cm tall, and is worried about not growing taller. I heard that growth hormone injections can help. Are there any other effects on the body from taking growth hormone?

Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam: Factors that influence height include not only growth hormone but also other factors such as the skeletal system. While administering growth hormone is a feasible method for increasing height, we do not recommend it. You may visit a pediatric orthopedic specialist...

Understanding Leg Cramps: Myths and Causes Explained

Regarding calf cramps? Hello, doctor! I have a question. While I was sleeping, my calf suddenly cramped. My classmates say that this is a sign of growing taller. Is this true, or could there be other reasons for the calf cramps? I really want to grow taller, so I'm asking fo...

Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear netizen: Height is influenced by various factors, including genetics, exercise, and nutrition. The belief that calf cramps during sleep indicate impending growth is incorrect. Instead, it is important to identify the true causes, such as trauma or electrolyte deficiencies. A...

Can You Still Grow Taller After 26? Myths and Facts Explained

Height increase I am 26 years old and my height is only 161 cm. Some people say it might be due to genetics, but my cousins and male relatives are all over 180 cm! I wonder if my practice of taekwondo since childhood has affected my height. I've heard that stretching too ear...

Dr. Lin Gengxiao Reply:
1. At the age of twenty-six, it is theoretically impossible to grow taller, as the growth plates in the bones typically close around the ages of sixteen or seventeen. Once the growth plates are closed, there will be no further increase in length. 2. Once the growth plates are c...

Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Plates and Height Potential

Can I still grow taller? Hello, Doctor: I used to not think about it, which is why my height is only 160 cm. Now I really want to grow taller, especially since my classmates who are younger than me are taller. How can I determine if my growth plates have already closed or calcifi...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
At the age of 25, it is unlikely to grow taller as the growth plates have already closed. In general, growth plates in males typically close around the ages of 16 to 17. There are no medications that can reactivate the growth plates. Typically, an X-ray can determine whether the ...

Struggling with Height: A High School Student's Journey for Growth

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello, I am a male high school freshman, 161 cm tall, and I have been troubled by my height for a long time. I only started playing basketball in the third year of junior high and began eating highly nutritious foods. I a...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Height is related to genetics, and postnatal nutritional supplementation is also very important. Boys typically stop growing taller after the growth plates close around the ages of 16 to 17. Currently, there are no medications available that can increase height. Limb lengthening ...

Can You Still Grow Taller at 28? Myths and Facts About Height Growth

Will it go higher? Is it still possible for a 28-year-old male to grow taller? There are many height-increasing products advertised on television that seem to be very effective; are they really true? Can we use them with confidence? Are there any side effects? If we use those pro...

Dr. Luo Zhaozhong Reply:
Hello! Generally speaking, the growth plates are crucial areas for height increase. The growth plates typically close around puberty, and once they are closed, the chances of increasing height are very limited. Commercial height-increasing products, if effective, would primarily ...

How to Increase Height: Tips for Growing Taller in Childhood

How can one grow taller? I am currently in the second year of high school, but my height is only 151 cm. What should I do?

Dr. Lai Wenzhi Reply:
During the developmental stage, some adolescents grow quickly while others grow slowly. Those who are currently taller may not necessarily remain taller than their peers in the future; everything depends on the growth plates in the bones. If the growth plates have fused, it indic...

Can I Still Grow Taller at 14? Understanding Height Potential

Can I still grow taller? I am 14 years old and 156 cm tall. I used to grow about 5 cm each year, but now I haven't grown even 2 cm. My dad is 173 cm and my mom is 168 cm, but I am only 156 cm. I am not underweight; I weigh about 43 kg and I am not on a diet. Most of my frien...

Dr. Huang Longde Reply:
Human height can continue to grow until a certain age, which is related to the timing of physical development. For girls, the period of fastest growth, known as the "growth spurt," occurs from the onset of secondary sexual characteristics (such as breast development) un...

Can I Still Grow Taller at 18? Tips for Height Increase

Help me grow taller? I am 18 years old and 170 cm tall, but many of my classmates are almost 180 cm. I am unsure if it's still possible for me to grow taller. During middle school, my main physical activity was cycling, while everyone else was playing basketball and growing ...

Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dr. Yeh Min-Nan from Orthopedics replies to Mr. Mu: Hello, males typically experience skeletal growth until around the age of 17. Once the growth plates have fused, further height increase is not possible. Height is determined by genetic and environmental factors. When skeletal g...

Seeking Height Growth: Advice for a 19-Year-Old Concerned About Stature

I want to grow taller? Hello, doctor! I have been troubled by this issue for a long time, and I hope you can help me! My father is 165 cm, my mother is 159 cm, and I am currently 19 years old and only 158 cm tall. I feel very short and have a sense of inferiority. I hope you can ...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Height is inherited from parents, and factors such as growth hormones, nutrition, and exercise can lead to a taller stature than that of the parents, but this is not always the case, as siblings may not have the same height. Generally, males continue to grow taller until around t...

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