Height Growth

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Height Growth

Asked for Male, 23 Years

I am 23 years. I am 5.5 ft. I want to be taller (atleast 5.8 ft. ). I am a Vegetarian (I don't eat eggs too) since 13 years of age. I thought I could be same as of my father's height.My father's height is 5.8 (around). All my family members(male) are of Good height and I expected I would be the same too. But It didn't happen. Due to this I lack confidence in all the regular activities. At times my own brothers make fun of me. Wherever I go people look down at me. This affects my confidence level. Am I prescribabale for the Injection of HGH,If yes. Please suggest me the procedure. Also please suggest me protein rich food Thank you

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Dr. R.Ravindranath Diabetologist 45 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. R.Ravindranath

Diabetologist 45 yrs exp Chennai

Your height and weight is predetermined buy genetics you can only grow up to 21 years you could have taken growth hormone to increase your height presently bone lengthening surgery only way

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