Patient's question:
Medical Description: Gender: Male Age: 15 I grew very fast when I was around 13, and I was much taller than many others. But recently, my growth has slowed down significantly, and many shorter people than me have now surpassed me in height. I am now 170 cm. Why is this happening? I have been masturbating for a year, starting with once a week and then increasing to twice a week. Could this be the reason? What harm does this cause? Could a doctor please tell me? I am very urgent. Thank you in advance to all the doctors.Past Medical History and Treatment: No treatment has been administered.
Desired Help: Why am I growing so slowly now? What major harm does this masturbation cause?
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Hello, genetic factors account for 75% of the influence on height, while postnatal dietary nutrition, sleep, and physical exercise account for 25%. Therefore, based on the heights of your parents, you can estimate your approximate future height range and lower limit. At 15, boys are still in a critical period of puberty and are far from reaching adult development. So, don't be too anxious—there is still significant potential for further growth.Suggestions: Occasional masturbation does not harm the body, but frequent indulgence can have adverse effects. It disrupts the normal secretion of hormones in the body and may affect physical development, including height. Therefore, it is important to exercise restraint. It is recommended to ensure adequate nighttime sleep, maintain a balanced diet, engage in moderate physical exercise, and persevere in these habits. This can still lead to an increase in height of over 5 centimeters.