Can You Still Grow Taller? Exploring Height Potential at 180cm
I want to grow taller and I'm not sure if there's a chance? Currently, my height is 180 cm. Although it may not be considered short, there is still a gap from my ideal height. I wonder if there is a chance to grow to 185 cm. I hope you can help me. Thank you!
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
At 15 years old and 180 cm tall, your physique is quite good, and the following methods may help you grow taller, with a chance of reaching 185 cm. Currently, medically proven methods that are effective for height increase include: A: Increasing sleep duration; at your age, you s...[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller? Exploring Height Potential at 180cm
Understanding Height Enhancement: What You Need to Know
Height issues Hello, doctor. What does "chou gao" mean?
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
The term "growth spurt" refers to a period of rapid height increase within a short timeframe (around one year), typically occurring in boys around the age of 13. Some individuals may experience this growth a year or two earlier, while others may do so a year or two late...[Read More] Understanding Height Enhancement: What You Need to Know
Height Concerns: Can Stretching and Growth Hormones Help?
Height issues Hello, doctor. I am 15 years old and will turn 16 in October. My current height is only 171-173 cm. My parents' heights are 175 cm and 153 cm. I have relatively short calves. I am overweight. If I want to reach a height of about 178-182 cm and have longer legs,...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
1. Growth hormone is effective for increasing height, but any growth hormone available on the market is counterfeit. Never risk your health for it. 2. In Taiwan, growth hormone can only be administered through a diagnosis and evaluation by a physician specializing in pediatric en...[Read More] Height Concerns: Can Stretching and Growth Hormones Help?
Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Potential and Growth Years
Height issue (multiplied by) I'm sorry, but I can't access external content such as the link you provided. However, if you have specific questions about growth potential or height, please provide the relevant details, and I'll be happy to help answer your questions...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Can you still grow taller? >> Yes, you can. Until what age can you grow taller? >> It varies; generally, boys stop growing between the ages of 15 and 19. Those who start growing earlier tend to stop earlier. Is it possible to reach a height of 178-182 cm? >> Chi...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Potential and Growth Years
How to Manage Unwanted Height Growth After Age 22?
What should I do if I keep growing taller? If I have been tall since before and I am now 22 years old and still noticing growth, what methods can I use to suppress further growth, or which specialist should I consult?
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Since the article does not mention your height, your parents' heights, or some clinical photos (such as those of the extremities), if you are concerned about these issues, it is advisable to first consult an endocrinologist to rule out any endocrine problems. After that, you...[Read More] How to Manage Unwanted Height Growth After Age 22?
Understanding Growth Issues in Adolescents: A Case Study on Bone Age
Developmental issues Hello, my son is almost 14 years old and is on the shorter side. He has been monitored for bone age, and his left hand has consistently shown a delay of about a year. Last year, he experienced a sudden growth spurt, and during a follow-up in August, his bone ...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
1. Bone age is a reference point and should not be a cause for excessive concern. 2. There are three main factors that are most closely related to height increase based on medical evidence: a. Genetic factors: This is something that cannot be changed. b. Sleep duratio...[Read More] Understanding Growth Issues in Adolescents: A Case Study on Bone Age
Can Growth Hormones Help Me Increase My Height at 14?
Can I still grow taller? Is growth hormone effective? I graduated from elementary school at about 152 cm, and now at 14 years old, I am 157 cm tall. My dad is 171 cm and my mom is 170 cm, so I should theoretically reach over 160 cm. However, since sixth grade, I have been staying...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Consulting a pediatrician for hormone therapy may not always be effective; it is important to check whether the growth plates have already closed. As for medication, it is ineffective.[Read More] Can Growth Hormones Help Me Increase My Height at 14?
Understanding Shoulder Issues: When to Seek Medical Advice
Shoulder problems This year in my senior year of high school, I've been experiencing a loose sensation in my right shoulder. I'm not entirely sure what it is, but sometimes when I move my shoulder slightly, it makes a cracking sound, like bones popping. For instance, if...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: Many joints make sounds during movement. If there is no pain or limitation in movement, you can observe it for now. However, if you find it bothersome and notice asymmetry in your shoulders, it is advisable to consult a physician. Dr. Li Wen-Hong, Orthopedics, Changhua Hos...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Issues: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Chronic Shoulder and Neck Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Shoulder and neck pain? I have been experiencing shoulder and neck pain for at least 10 years. During a visit to a pain management clinic, the doctor performed an ultrasound on my right shoulder and found a small bone that is not aligned with the left side. He prescribed a topica...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
It has been painful for ten years, so it is indeed advisable to get checked. I recommend that you consider paying out of pocket for a cervical spine MRI and a shoulder and neck ultrasound. If these self-funded examinations show no issues, then you should modify your lifestyle: av...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Shoulder and Neck Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Concerns About Height Growth: Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips for Teens
Concerns about growth height? Hello, doctor. I am currently a ninth-grade student, with a height of 164.1 cm and a weight of around 108 lbs. I usually go to bed quite late, sometimes until 1 AM, with an average bedtime around midnight, and I exercise about once a week. I would li...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: It is not recommended for adolescents in their developmental stage to use fasting for weight control. Instead, a low-carbohydrate diet (reducing starch) and appropriate exercise are advised. Calcium supplements are just nutritional supplements, and any brand of calcium can...[Read More] Concerns About Height Growth: Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips for Teens
Understanding Height Differences: Can I Still Grow Taller at 23?
Please help me clarify my doubts, doctor? Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old male, 165 cm tall, while my brother is 25 years old and 178 cm tall. Why is there such a significant height difference between us? Am I just growing more slowly, or is there another reason? I’ve noticed th...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello: There are individual differences that exist among organisms, even among those with the same parents. The situation you mentioned is indeed occasionally encountered in clinical practice. Regarding your questions about whether one can grow taller or grow at a slower rate, I ...[Read More] Understanding Height Differences: Can I Still Grow Taller at 23?
Exploring Minimally Invasive Height Increase Surgery Options for Men
A male who is 159 cm tall is inquiring about minimally invasive height increase surgery? Hello Doctor, I am currently 23 years old and have had an X-ray that shows my growth plates have fully closed. I learned too late that growth hormone therapy could have been an option for me....
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Bone lengthening surgery involves cutting the original healthy bone (such as the femur or tibia) and then using instruments to gradually lengthen it, often with the implantation of intramedullary nails. After extending the bone to a certain length, it is stabilized to allow for p...[Read More] Exploring Minimally Invasive Height Increase Surgery Options for Men
Should You Consider Surgery for Slow-Healing Fifth Metatarsal Fractures?
Is surgery necessary for a fifth metatarsal fracture with a wide gap and slow bone healing? On November 8, 2020, I sustained a fracture of the fifth metatarsal. The doctor recommended either a cast or a brace, and I chose to wear a brace (similar to a walking boot with a raised s...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Patients receiving Xgeva may experience delayed bone healing; however, percutaneous minimally invasive nailing can accelerate the healing process with relatively low risk.[Read More] Should You Consider Surgery for Slow-Healing Fifth Metatarsal Fractures?
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?
Understanding Knee Alignment Issues and Their Impact on Growth
Height issues Hello, I am 15 years old, and I have recently noticed that my knees are slightly bowing outward. Could you please tell me what the issue might be? Will it affect my height? Thank you!
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The outward bending of the knee is due to external rotation of the femur, and it does not affect height.[Read More] Understanding Knee Alignment Issues and Their Impact on Growth
Understanding Sacral Fractures and Disc Narrowing After Trauma
Decreased curvature of the sacrococcygeal region, S3 fracture, L5/S1 disc space narrowing, and pubic symphysis diastasis? Dear Dr. Zhan, Thank you very much for your response. It has been 20 days since the car accident on December 28, 2020. Two days after the incident, I underwe...
Dr. Zhan Xian Reply:
Mr. Bruce, if the pubic symphysis is separated by 1.8 cm and the pelvic structure is stable, conservative treatment is possible. Your injury requires time to heal, so please take a gradual approach and do not rush. Walking too much at the beginning may actually hinder bone healin...[Read More] Understanding Sacral Fractures and Disc Narrowing After Trauma
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
Height Concerns: Home Exercises and Growth Plate Closure in Teens
Height issues Hello, I am 15 years old, but my height is only 170 cm. During this pandemic, it's not possible to go out and exercise. I would like to know what exercises I can do at home to promote height growth. Also, I have heard that once the growth plates close, one cann...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: Simple exercises are sufficient; please avoid weightlifting for now. In addition to exercise, nutrition and rest are also very important. The growth plates in males typically close around the age of 18. Orthopedics, Changhua Hospital, Dr. Li Wen-Hong.[Read More] Height Concerns: Home Exercises and Growth Plate Closure in Teens
Understanding Sacral and Lumbar Injuries: Treatment Options After a Car Accident
Decreased sacral and coccygeal curvature, S3 fracture, L5/S1 disc space narrowing, pubic symphysis diastasis? Dear Dr. Zhan, I am currently working in Southeast Asia and had a car accident two weeks ago, resulting in ruptures of my liver and spleen. I underwent transarterial emb...
Dr. Zhan Xian Reply:
Hello Mr. Bruce, whether surgical treatment for the pelvis is necessary mainly depends on the stability of the pelvic fracture. Since we only have a written report without imaging, it is difficult to assess the extent of the pubic symphysis separation and whether there is any dis...[Read More] Understanding Sacral and Lumbar Injuries: Treatment Options After a Car Accident
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