Common "growth spurts" queries answered by top doctors

Medical Conditions - Growth Spurts

Growth spurts are short time intervals during which a child experiences rapid growth in height and weight. Growth spurts can be full potential in well-nourished children, good sleep cycle, and physical activities. The first growth spurt occurs between seven to ten days after birth, the second-growth spurt between three to six weeks, and the third growth spurt between eight to 13 years for girls and 10 to 14 years for boys.

All growth spurts Q&A

Is it possible to increase height in a 23-year-old male?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Frankly speaking, I do not think you are too short for the standards here. Height of an individual depends to a great extent on genetic factors.

Answered By

Dr. Suneetha B S

I have severe pain in legs and hips. Kindly advise.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This might be growing pains which all kids have until 18 to 20 years as bones unite by 20 years.

Answered By

Dr Vikram S. Bharadwaj

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