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Growth plate xray prescription
My brother's height is stuck at 5'5", I am 5'11 tall, he is super distress about it. I want xray prescription for it . I am looking for consultion online. I asked xray technician for growth plate xray, he told Doctor prescription is must for xray imaging. Thankyou
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Age is most relevant factor.growth plate vary person to person.please consult me on practo for further management and evaluation.
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Unfortunately the x ray won’t change anything other than add to his worries.
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A growth plate (bone age) X-ray can be useful, but only in the right context.
• If your brother is still in late teens (usually
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To proceed properly, this is what should be done:
1. Online consultation with a doctor (endocrinologist / physician)
2. During consult, doctor will assess:
• Exact age
• Puberty status (voice change, facial hair, growth history)
• Family height pattern
3. If appropriate, doctor will prescribe:
✔ Bone age X-ray – Left hand & wrist (PA view)
Sometimes additional tests are advised:
• Vitamin D
• Thyroid profile
• IGF-1 / Growth hormone axis (only if indicated)
Once X-ray is done, results must be interpreted medically, not just “open or closed”.
Health Tips
• Height difference between siblings is very common and not always pathological
• Emotional distress around height is real and valid—especially in young men
• Avoid fake supplements or gym “height programs” → they do not work
If you want, you can book an online consultation with me.
I can:
• Properly assess whether the X-ray is indicated
• Provide a valid prescription if appropriate
• Honestly tell you what is possible and what is not, without false hope
This avoids unnecessary radiation, expense, and emotional stress.
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X RAY LONG BONE FEMER AP N LATERAL VIEW DIGITAL WITH REPORTING.
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Need some more details regarding age of the patient , height of parents . Kindly take a consultation for further details
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Please share details of your brother's problem.
Regarding height, 90% is determined by genetic factors, 10 % depends on hormones, nutritional and physical activity.
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First tell the age of of your brother, and then according to age x-ray of specific part of body is advised and other clinical examination is required to rule out other causes of short height whether it is pathological or physiological
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consult me on practo video consultation for further evaluation and management
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Need some more details kindly consult
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Yes you should first get evaluated by a doctor and as per his suggestions get all tests done.please consult online for how to go ahead about it.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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