A 18-year-old boy, can he still grow taller through exercise?

Patient's question:

I'm a guy, just turned 18, 165cm tall, my father is 168cm, and my mother is 158cm. None of other people's parents are as tall as mine, but they are taller than me. I'm not lacking in nutrition, and I do exercise. Just like my friend, his father is 160cm and his mother is 155cm, but he is 175cm tall and doesn't exercise. The dorm head in my dorm is 177cm tall, his father is 165cm and his mother is 155cm, and he also doesn't exercise. I've been developing for 4 years, and during those 4 years, I've only grown about 10cm taller. I started developing at 14 years old, and I was 154cm tall. I'm growing so goddamn slowly, I don't even know if I can grow any taller.

Doctor's answer:

Analysis of the condition: Hello, if you are only eighteen years old now, there is still a possibility of growing taller because your growth plates will not close until after the age of nineteen. Therefore, as long as you promote the secretion of your growth hormone and strengthen your nutrition, there is still hope for you to grow taller.
Advice: It is recommended that you now focus on eating more high-quality proteins such as beef and fish. Additionally, you should pay attention to regular exercise. The best way to exercise is to play basketball. If you don't know how, you can also swim, play badminton, or engage in other activities that are beneficial for height growth. Moreover, it is important to ensure you get enough sleep at night. If you stick to this long-term, you can expect to grow taller.

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