Patient's question:
I am 15 years old this year, and my height is only 152 cm. My father's height is 173 cm, and my mother's height is 162 cm. I also enjoy exercising. Why is my height so much shorter than my peers?Past treatment history and effectiveness:
I often had colds when I was a child.
The help I want to receive:
Can I still grow taller? How tall will I generally grow?
Doctor's answer:
Males generally stop growing by the age of 22. Whether one can reach seven feet tall depends on several factors. First, there is the genetic factor from previous generations, which accounts for 70%. Additionally, other conditions play a role, including physical activity, nutrition, environment, and social factors. Your case should have late growth development, so don't worry too much—it will still focus on growing taller in the future.It is recommended to engage in more physical exercise. Regularly performing appropriate exercises for height growth can promote blood circulation throughout the body, ensuring that bones, muscles, and brain cells receive sufficient nutrients. This can also help bones become thicker, increase bone density, and enhance their compressive and bending resistance.