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My daughter is 4'8
My daughter is 4'8..she wants to become 5'2 she's already 17 in August this year...how can she achieve her goal
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Height depends on parental height genetics as well. Need to evaluate that
Also at this age the growth plates fuse mostly and there is limited to no role of any hormonal therapy or drug to increment height
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Better to check bone age by simple c ray wrist to know the growth plate closure. If menarche recent still there is chance.Consult pediatric endocrinologist some offer Hormone therapy if growth plates were not closed though costly.Now vit D calcium, best sleep will release hormone, exercises.Parental height is determine children height.
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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Hello,
I understand you’re worried about her height—many parents feel the same.
Most girls finish growing 2–2.5 years after menarche. By 17 years, growth plates are usually closed, so height gain is minimal or unlikely
No proven benefit from stretching, hanging, supplements, tonics. Growth hormone does not help after growth plate closure. Balanced diet, exercise, posture help fitness, not height
Even if height cannot change now, she can lead a completely healthy, successful, confident life. We’ll support her holistically.
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Reinforce strengths, confidence, talents
Avoid comparisons or negative comments
Height does not limit health, education, career, relationships
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When to investigate earlier:
Short height noted since early childhood
Late puberty
Chronic illness, poor weight gain
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It is difficult to predict how much more height she would be able to gain if her bones have matured already, but she can attempt playing badminton/basketball and doing yoga. I would suggest you to reassure her that height is not a goal to be achieved. Too many factors that influence a child’s final height and most of them are beyond control.
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you needs to give supplements for bone growth so that height will be increased
So give Syrup Calcimax -P 10ml daily once after breakfast for 3months
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat.
Contact number: 97012307 two nine
Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
A person can’t decide their height…But however in this case we have to evaluate growth potential of child by calculating mid-parental height,her height velocity,bone age,Harmonal assessments are necessary.
This requires detail in person evaluation.
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