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How can I attain appropriate height and weight for my age?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 20 years old. My weight is 117 lbs, and my height is 5 feet 4 inches. I look small for my age. There is no appropriate growth. Can you suggest any medications or supplements for this? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history, and I would like to suggest some natural ways to increase your body's growth. Many factors affect body height and weight, such as gender, age, genetics, lifestyle, diet, etc. If there is no weight gain despite eating calorie-rich food,... Read Full »
Does wearing a heavy backpack during adolescence affect growth and development in the later years?
Query: Hi doctor,Does wearing a heavy backpack during adolescence affect growth and development in the later years? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.The bones present in the lower spine are called lumbar discs. Young adults have fluid accumulation around the discs for easier movement. These discs contribute an inch to your height. During the later stages of life, the fluid becomes dry and starts to wear. This is a physi... Read Full »
Is it possible to increase the height after 28 years of age?
Query: Hi doctor,How to increase my height after 28 Years of age. I am 28 years old, and my height is 5.6'. I want to increase my height by at least three to four inches.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for posting your query. You can opt for a call consultation. You need to accept that there is a growth in height, but it is slow, and we grow on fat and adipose tissue. Therefore, height increase is not observed. It is important to keep your weight on track and ... Read Full »
How can I get taller during my teen?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 16 years old with a height of 5 feet 4 inches. I am worried about my height. How can I become tall as 5 feet 8 inches? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to iclinq.com.Follow these steps;1) Consume a protein-rich diet like vegetables, cottage cheese, soy, tofu, and six almonds or walnut pieces every day. 2) Include chia seeds or flax seeds in your diet.3) Do workouts like planks, swimming, and basketball.4) Have adequate sleep of 8 to 9 ho... Read Full »
Can proper nutrition, running, and stretching help an 18-year-old grow taller?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old with a height of five feet five inches. Can I have an increase in height by doing running with stretching exercise and by taking proper nutrition? I need an expert opinion. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern about gaining height. Height is a genetically predetermined one and we cannot change anything beyond a certain limit. Height gets affected due to the growth of long bones and it becomes fixed once we reach 18 years. You can do other exercis... Read Full »
Please suggest a medicine to correct height problem.
Query: Hi doctor, My cousin is 10 years old, but he is short for his age. His grandfather, father and sister are also short. Is there any medicine for growth or height problem that occurs due to hereditary? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understood your concern. Your cousin of 10 years old is quite normal to have this much height. I have gone through the picture what you sent me (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Sometimes, low height will be genetic in nature. In 70 percentage ... Read Full »
Is there any possibility to increase the height from 155 cm to 157.5 cm in a 22 year old man?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 22 years old male and want to join technical duty branch in the Indian Air Force. But my height is 155 cm, and the airforce eligibility criteria for the required height is 157.5 cm. So I cannot hold this height criteria.I want to increase my height by up to 157.5 cm. My mother's he... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Once you achieve 18 years, your bones of the whole body can become fused. Now according to scientific research, there will be very less or no chance to gain height. But for your satisfaction, you can do vigorous exercise pull-ups, yoga practice, and pranayama practi... Read Full »