Can Calcium Supplements Help Increase Height After Age 25?
How can I increase my height? Hello, doctor. I am 25 years old and 162 cm tall. If I take calcium supplements or height-increasing calcium, is there a chance I can grow taller? Are there any dietary methods that can help me increase my height? Thank you! ^__^
Dr. Zhou Lizhi Reply:
Dear user: Since you did not specify your gender and considering that 25 years of age is already adulthood, dietary treatments such as nutritional supplements or calcium tablets are generally not very effective at this stage. It is recommended to incorporate exercise therapy (suc...[Read More] Can Calcium Supplements Help Increase Height After Age 25?
Can I Still Grow Taller at 15? Height Growth Tips for Teens
At 15 years old and standing at 155 cm, you may be wondering how to increase your height. Here are some tips that could help: 1. **Nutrition**: Ensure you have a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium and vitamin D, which are essential At the age of 15...
Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
Hello, Xiaoting! It is possible for you to grow taller. I grew an additional 2 centimeters between the ages of 16 and 18. The key is to engage in more physical activity and limit video gaming and internet usage. I hope this information is helpful to you. If you have any questions...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 15? Height Growth Tips for Teens
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...[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller After 26? Myths and Facts Explained
Understanding Bone Age and Growth Plate Healing for Height Increase
How to determine your bone age and the healing of growth plates? Dear Doctor, I have a question regarding my situation. I am currently a sophomore in college and my height is only around 160 cm, which I am not very satisfied with. I have visited various hospitals' endocrinol...
Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
Hello JCR; at your current sophomore level, it is too late to use Growth Hormone (GH). It is more effective to use it between the ages of fourteen and eighteen, when the growth plates have not yet fully closed. In adults, the use of GH can lead to muscle hypertrophy (as seen in b...[Read More] Understanding Bone Age and Growth Plate Healing for Height Increase
Why Haven't I Grown Taller? Understanding Growth Issues and When to Seek Help
Not growing taller? I have felt like my height has stopped developing since I started middle school. Now that I'm almost 18 years old, my height has hardly changed. I would like to ask if there might be something wrong with my body. Should I see a doctor, and if so, which sp...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam: Please visit the Department of Metabolism and the Department of Pediatrics at our hospital. Hsinchu Hospital Orthopedics.[Read More] Why Haven't I Grown Taller? Understanding Growth Issues and When to Seek Help
Why Am I Growing So Slowly? Tips for Height Increase During Puberty
Why does growth occur so slowly? I am about to enter the first year of junior high school, but why am I still so short at only 145 centimeters? I have already entered puberty, and I drink milk every day, yet I am still growing slowly. What can I do to grow taller quickly?
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Ting-Ting: There are many factors that influence height, such as sleep, genetics, exercise, and nutrition, among others. Besides growth hormone, other factors like the skeletal system also play a role. If you truly wish to increase your height and your growth plates have not...[Read More] Why Am I Growing So Slowly? Tips for Height Increase During Puberty
Where to Find Lumbar and Cervical Traction Therapy in Taichung?
Which hospitals in Taichung offer lumbar and cervical traction therapy? Hello! I would like to temporarily increase my height by 0.5 to 1 centimeter. How long will the effect last, and how much time is needed to achieve this temporary height increase? Which hospitals in Taichung ...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, Currently, there are no temporary methods to increase height that have any substantial therapeutic significance. If one wishes to grow taller, it should be approached through diet and exercise, and it is more effective before the growth plates close. Lumbar and c...[Read More] Where to Find Lumbar and Cervical Traction Therapy in Taichung?
Effective Height Growth Methods for Teens: What Works and What Doesn't?
I would like to know if these methods are effective? I am currently 15, almost 16 years old, female, and about 162 cm tall. I started menstruating quite early, around the fourth or fifth grade, and I have grown about 8 cm since then. However, I have heard that early maturation ca...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Claire: Bone age does not always correspond with chronological age. Generally, the growth plates close within one to two years after the onset of menstruation in females, but this is not always the case. An X-ray is necessary to determine whether the growth plates have close...[Read More] Effective Height Growth Methods for Teens: What Works and What Doesn't?
Is Height Predetermined? Understanding Growth Plate Theory and Influencing Factors
Growth Plate Theory According to the theory of growth plates, once they close, further height increase is not possible. Does this mean that height is predetermined? Is it true that the amount of growth plates one has at birth is fixed, or can other factors also influence height?
Dr. Zhou Hongzhi Reply:
1. Height is not predetermined. 2. Growth plates do not close until after adulthood. 3. Height can be influenced by postnatal nutrition, exercise, and stimulation of the growth plates. 4. If the growth plates are not fused, one can undergo growth plate stimulation procedure...[Read More] Is Height Predetermined? Understanding Growth Plate Theory and Influencing Factors
Height Increase Surgery: Is It Possible for Non-Medical Reasons?
Augmentation surgery Hello Doctor: I am 149 cm tall, and I really want to increase my height, even to 155 or 158 cm would be fine; I don't want to ask for too much. Could you please let me know if you perform surgery for non-medical reasons? Thank you for your response.
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Limb lengthening surgery is typically performed on individuals with limb deficiencies, and doctors are usually reluctant to perform it on healthy individuals. A height of around 150 cm for women is generally not considered too short.[Read More] Height Increase Surgery: Is It Possible for Non-Medical Reasons?
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 ...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Plates and Height Potential
Can You Still Grow Taller at 21? Tips and Insights on Height and Orthopedic Health
Height At 21 years old and with a height of 170 cm, you may still have a chance to grow taller, but it largely depends on whether your growth plates have closed. Growth plates, or epiphyseal plates, are areas of developing cartilage tissue near the ends of long bones, and they ty...
Dr. Lin Gengxiao Reply:
1. Generally, the growth plates in males are fused by the age of 21, so the chance of natural height increase is no longer present. 2. Reports indicate that surgical procedures for height increase carry associated risks and require individual assessment in an outpatient setting...[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller at 21? Tips and Insights on Height and Orthopedic Health
Can O-Leg Correction and Height Increase Happen at 20?
At the age of 20, having bow legs (genu varum)? I am 20 years old... Can my bow legs still be corrected? Please reply as soon as possible. Also, I have grown 4 centimeters in the past year or two. Is it still possible for me to grow taller in the future? Some people say that you ...
Dr. Zhang Shengben Reply:
1. After development is complete, excessive valgus angle of the knee can be corrected surgically. 2. Height can still increase before the growth plates close, and this is unrelated to military service. 3. So far, there are no proven remedies for height increase.[Read More] Can O-Leg Correction and Height Increase Happen at 20?
Will I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Patterns in Teens
Will I still grow taller? I grew up slower than others and wasn't very active, but I wasn't picky with food. I was often sick as a child and took a lot of medication. Now, in my first year of high school (16 years old), I am 167 cm tall. My dad is 172 cm and my mom is 1...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Mr. Chen, At the age of sixteen, you still have considerable potential for growth. As long as you engage in appropriate exercise, maintain a balanced diet, and your growth plates have not yet closed, it is not difficult to gain a few more centimeters in height. If you have ...[Read More] Will I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Patterns in Teens
Understanding Leg Discrepancies in Children: When to See a Specialist
The child's legs are misaligned? Hello Dr. Lee, The school nurse informed me that my child was unable to stand straight while measuring height, and it seems that one thigh bone is higher than the other. She suggested that I consult an orthopedic doctor. Should I look for a ...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, I am also from Tainan. I recommend taking your child to see Dr. Yang Jun-Yu, the Chief of Orthopedics at Cheng Kung University Hospital, or Dr. Qin Ling-Xiao, the Chief of Orthopedics at Chi Mei Medical Center. Both are pediatric orthopedic sp...[Read More] Understanding Leg Discrepancies in Children: When to See a Specialist
Relieving Pain from Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation: Treatment Options
Suffering from acromioclavicular joint dislocation? Hello Doctor: A year and a half ago, I was in a car accident that resulted in a dislocated acromioclavicular joint in my left shoulder. Since then, I have felt that my left shoulder is tilted forward, leading to a noticeable dif...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Acromioclavicular joint dislocation requires surgical intervention based on the severity of the dislocation, age, and athletic demands. Young athletes and those with complete acromioclavicular dislocation typically require surgery. In contrast, individuals who are older, have low...[Read More] Relieving Pain from Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation: Treatment Options
Can Collagen Supplements Boost Growth and Improve Nose Height?
Collagen and its Role in Cartilage Hello Doctor: I am nineteen years old and have always been troubled by my short stature. I often search for related information online and understand that the key to continuing growth is whether the growth plates are still open, as well as the i...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, The mechanism of human growth is not as simple as you might think. It is not solely caused by a single mechanical or chemical action. Therefore, attributing height increase entirely to one type of collagen cannot fully explain the growth mechanism. Genetic factor...[Read More] Can Collagen Supplements Boost Growth and Improve Nose Height?
Does Pillow Height Affect Posture and Hunchback Issues?
Does the height of a pillow affect hunchback posture? Hello Dr. Chen, sometimes people remind me that I have a hunchback, so I lift my head and straighten my chest, and then I don't have a hunchback anymore. When I'm feeling down or not paying attention, I tend to hunch...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Anbang, It seems that you may be overthinking this. As long as you have undergone an examination by an orthopedic physician and have been confirmed to have no skeletal abnormalities, you should feel reassured. The height of your pillow is likely unrelated to your hunchback ...[Read More] Does Pillow Height Affect Posture and Hunchback Issues?
Understanding Growth Spurts: Can You Still Grow Taller After 16?
Height increase Hello Dr. Shi: I would like to ask you, I heard that height growth stops by the age of 16, is that true? I am currently 165 cm tall, and my father is 164 cm. Our teacher mentioned that growth can still occur, is that true? I am now in the first year of high school...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello, Aaron: 1. Boys typically stop growing in height around the ages of 16 to 17, but further growth may occur. It is necessary to check if the growth plates are closed, as skeletal age may not align with chronological age. 2. For matters related to secondary sexual characteris...[Read More] Understanding Growth Spurts: Can You Still Grow Taller After 16?
Understanding Lumbar Disc Herniation and Endoscopic Surgery Options
Herniated disc Doctor, I have a herniated disc between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra, which is protruding posteriorly into the spinal canal rather than laterally. As a result, I only have mild neurological symptoms. I would like to ask if, during endosco...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello, thank you for your question. A herniated disc does not always require surgery. Generally, if neurological symptoms are mild, it is sufficient to pay attention to posture, strengthen the abdominal and back muscles, take medication, or even undergo rehabilitation traction. I...[Read More] Understanding Lumbar Disc Herniation and Endoscopic Surgery Options