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Sir i want to increase height
My height is 170 cm but i have to increase it
upto 172cm, my age is 20 yr, is it posible to increase 2 cm height at age 20 year by stretching exercise, cycling,etc ?
I am preparing for delhi police si exam, where height eligibility createria is 170cm.
Please suggest
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Dr. Bharani Kumar Dayanandam
Orthopedist
29 yrs exp
Chennai
You have already finished your growth and it's unlikely you can increase by stretching exercises.
Can be done surgically but it is not worth the risk as you are already tall for an average Indian .
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