Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Potential in Teenagers
What is the maximum height in centimeters? I am currently a 15-year-old male in the third year of junior high school, facing the pressure of exams. However, I go to bed very late every day. My dad is 164 cm, and my mom is 154 cm. My current height is 162.7 cm, and I wonder if I c...
Dr. Cai Shanglin Reply:
According to the height formula, the estimated height can reach approximately 165.5 cm. As for whether one can still grow taller during high school, it largely depends on whether the growth plates have closed. An X-ray can be used to determine this.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Potential in Teenagers
Understanding Congenital Limb Length Discrepancy and Surgical Options
Congenital limb length discrepancy, with the left calf noticeably more curved than the right? Hello, I am 27 years old. I have a congenital leg length discrepancy, with my right leg being approximately 5-6 cm shorter than my left. I underwent examinations as a child, which reveal...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If there is a dislocation of the left hip joint accompanied by pain symptoms and medication treatment is ineffective, a total hip arthroplasty on the left side may be considered. If the dislocation is not severe and there are no pain symptoms, then consideration can be given to w...[Read More] Understanding Congenital Limb Length Discrepancy and Surgical Options
Understanding Growth Plate Closure and Height Variations in Children
Issues with Growth Plates Hello, Doctor. I have two questions to ask you. The first one is, which area should be examined to accurately determine the closure of the vertebral growth plates? Does the closure of the vertebral growth plates occur faster than that of the hand? The se...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. The closure of the growth plates is usually assessed by examining the wrist; by the age of 24, they are typically closed. 2. The margin of error in height measurement is generally not that significant.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Closure and Height Variations in Children
Understanding Height Variation: Morning vs. Evening Measurements
Height difference between morning and evening? Doctor, how much taller is a person in the morning compared to the evening? If someone drinks more water, will their height measurement also be higher? Thank you, doctor.
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Height is typically highest in the morning after waking up. Throughout the day, as we engage in activities and maintain an upright posture, the spine experiences compression, resulting in a slight decrease in height by the evening. Generally, individuals are about 1 centimeter ta...[Read More] Understanding Height Variation: Morning vs. Evening Measurements
Understanding Height Growth and Spinal Issues in Young Adults
Height. Spine? Doctor, I would like to ask you about my situation. I am 18 years old and 162 cm tall. I have had my bone age assessed at the hospital, and the doctor simply said that since I am 18, I am done growing. I feel that this explanation is a bit too simplistic. Does this...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Height is generally influenced by several factors, aside from endocrine disorders, including 1. genetics, 2. nutrition, 3. sleep, and 4. physical activity. It cannot be determined solely by the height of the parents. For example, Yao Ming is taller than both of his parents. Conve...[Read More] Understanding Height Growth and Spinal Issues in Young Adults
Recovery Timeline for Foot Ligament Sprain After Basketball Injury
Dorsal ligament strain of the foot? Due to a fall from a height while playing basketball, I sustained a sprain to the ligaments in my foot. After two weeks, I can walk normally. How long will it take to fully heal, and when can I return to sports?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Approximately six weeks.[Read More] Recovery Timeline for Foot Ligament Sprain After Basketball Injury
Addressing Frequent Falls and Growth Concerns in Young Children
Children frequently fall and have height issues? Dear Dr. Wang, I have a five-year-old boy and a two-year-old girl. My five-year-old son has frequently fallen while walking and running since he was little. He often complains of leg fatigue while walking and has difficulty jumpin...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, considering the short stature, frequent falls, and eye condition, I personally believe it is necessary to assess muscle strength. If there is muscle weakness, neuromuscular diseases and hereditary cellular issues should be considered. I recommend...[Read More] Addressing Frequent Falls and Growth Concerns in Young Children
Growing Pains at 17: Understanding Late Development in Teens
Growing pains at the age of 17? Hello, doctor. I will be turning 18 this October. My family members are generally not very tall, and I haven't grown much during my three years in middle school; my height is currently only 164 cm. Recently, I've noticed that sometimes wh...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
At 17 years old, the growth plates should typically have closed, so growth pain is unlikely. The knee joint pain may be due to other reasons, and your development is not considered late.[Read More] Growing Pains at 17: Understanding Late Development in Teens
Can I Still Grow Taller in High School? Understanding Growth Plates and Height
Can I only grow a little bit in my first year of high school? (P.S. I haven't grown more than 6 centimeters in a year.) Hello, I am a first-year high school student and I have a habit of exercising. Recently, I visited a pediatrician and had an X-ray done. The doctor said th...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The closure of growth plates is unrelated to other factors; it is a matter of individual constitution. Exercise does not affect the growth plates, and mood has little correlation with development.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller in High School? Understanding Growth Plates and Height
Understanding Growth Rates in Teenagers: Is My Height Increase Normal?
In the first year of high school, students are generally considered to be in their early adolescence. I would like to inquire about the growth rate during this period? Hello, Doctor! I am a 15-year-old male, currently in my first year of high school. I started taking two bottles ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Whether a person will grow taller is related to the closure of the growth plates. If the growth plates have not yet closed, it is possible for further height increase to occur. Normal sleep patterns and proper nutrition can also contribute positively to height. Additionally, gene...[Read More] Understanding Growth Rates in Teenagers: Is My Height Increase Normal?
Effective Physical Therapy Techniques to Improve O-Shaped Legs
Please advise on methods to improve bow legs (genu varum) through physical therapy or stretching? Hello, doctor. I have bow legs with a normal knee distance of about 4 cm. Although it's not severe, it appears relatively noticeable due to my height (162 cm). After researching...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Bow legs are due to an inward bending of the knee joint (tibia vara). If there are no symptoms, it is not necessary to take any action. Currently, there are no other non-invasive treatment options. If you are concerned, you can consult an orthopedic physician to obtain X-rays to ...[Read More] Effective Physical Therapy Techniques to Improve O-Shaped Legs
Can You Still Grow Taller If Wrist Growth Plates Are Closed?
Growth plate issues If the growth plate in the wrist has already closed, but the growth plate in the knees has not, is there still a chance for further height increase?
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
If the growth plates in the knees have not yet closed, theoretically, there should still be an opportunity for growth in height.[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller If Wrist Growth Plates Are Closed?
Understanding Scoliosis: When to Seek Help and Treatment Options
Scoliosis Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask which specialty I should see if I suspect I have severe scoliosis? If it is indeed very severe, is surgery the only treatment option? Is rehabilitation effective? I have noticed a significant difference in the height of my shoulders. A...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello: Scoliosis should be evaluated by an orthopedic specialist, who will perform X-rays to measure the curvature angle. If there is a cracking sound when turning the neck, it is usually harmless, but it can also be assessed by an orthopedic doctor and confirmed with X-rays. If ...[Read More] Understanding Scoliosis: When to Seek Help and Treatment Options
Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Growth in Teens
Can I still grow taller? In our country, a height of 152 to 158 cm is considered normal for a 9th grader. Now that you are in the 10th grade and your height is 159 cm, it is still possible for you to grow taller.
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, you are currently 15 years old and 159 cm tall. Given your age, there is still a possibility for you to grow taller before you turn 18. It is recommended that you drink two cups of high-calcium milk daily (powdered milk is fine, fresh milk is not necessary), engage in acti...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Growth in Teens
Understanding Height Growth and Changes in Adulthood
Height issues If a 26-year-old male's growth plates have closed, it indicates that he will not experience any further increase in height, not even by 0.1 centimeters (excluding temporary height increases from activities like yoga that stretch the spine). However, as individu...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
If a 26-year-old male has closed growth plates, it indicates that he will not grow taller. As he ages, factors such as osteoporosis and kyphosis may gradually decrease his height. The age at which height reduction begins varies from person to person.[Read More] Understanding Height Growth and Changes in Adulthood
Does X-Ray Exposure Reopen Closed Growth Plates? Understanding the Risks
Growth plate X-ray Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if taking X-rays of the growth plates will cause the already closed growth plates to reopen. I have had many X-rays taken due to a previous injury, and I am very concerned about the possibility of developing a condition like gi...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
X-rays cannot reopen the growth plates; once they are closed, no further height increase will occur, so there is no need to worry.[Read More] Does X-Ray Exposure Reopen Closed Growth Plates? Understanding the Risks
Can You Still Grow Taller After a Compression Fracture?
Can someone with a history of compression fractures still grow taller? I am currently in the ninth grade. During the second semester of the seventh grade, I suffered a compression fracture in the last two segments of my spine. I used to grow an average of 9 centimeters per year, ...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello: Compression fractures of the last two vertebrae actually have little impact on height. Drinking high-calcium milk daily, supplementing with plenty of protein, calcium, and magnesium, playing basketball, and getting sunlight are very beneficial for growth. Additionally, it ...[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller After a Compression Fracture?
Managing Height Growth Concerns: Insights for 17-Year-Olds
I don't want to grow taller? Hello, doctor. I am currently 17 years old and 169-170 cm tall. I do not wish to grow taller, but I previously had an examination that indicated there is something in my pituitary gland, although it is still uncertain what it is and is being moni...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, unless you have a pituitary gland disorder, generally speaking, at your age, you are unlikely to grow taller. Currently, there are no medications that can safely and effectively accelerate the healing of the growth plates. You don't need to worry too much. Thank you.[Read More] Managing Height Growth Concerns: Insights for 17-Year-Olds
Can I Still Grow Taller at 20? Understanding Growth Plate Closure
Short stature? Hello, doctor. I am currently 20 years old and my height is only 153 cm. I started my menstrual period at the age of 12, and since then, I have hardly grown taller, with only minimal height increases measured in fractions of a centimeter each year. My growth plates...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, at the age of 20, it is normal not to grow taller anymore. Height may not be the most important thing in life. Thank you.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 20? Understanding Growth Plate Closure
Understanding Growth Plates: How Tall Can You Grow at 15?
I don't want to grow taller anymore? Hello, I am a 15-year-old girl (going into high school) with a height of 174 cm. I got my first period in the first year of junior high. My parents are not tall, but my grandparents are quite tall (it seems to be a case of genetic inherit...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, girls do not grow taller after the age of 15, as the growth plates have usually closed by this age.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plates: How Tall Can You Grow at 15?