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Sir, I am 23 year old and my height is 168 cm . Is there any possibility to increase height ?
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Dr. Asad Raza
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) can increase height in children. But once your epiphyseal plates (also known as growth plates) close, further height growth is not possible. Your epiphyseal plates can close anytime between the ages of 16 and 21.
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Dr. Pallavi R Hegde
Ayurveda
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Good / normal height yours
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