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[|Human|] Hello DOC I wanted to know should i visit a endocrinologist. Presently iam 5 6 and age 19.5 years. At the age of 12 i was 5 4. At that time my pediatrics DOC told me that I would be almost 6 0. I used to be very ill at that time and took a lot of antibiotics. When my height didn t increased my for an year then suggested us to take a growth hormone test in which I scored 0.5, on seeing the report he told me that height wont increase now without suggesting us to visit endocrinologist. From last year i started doing some stretching exercises and increased an inch. I have always been an athletic but since then my shoes hasn t increased and overall development is negligiable,, i dont look like a 19 year old guy. My dad is 5 11 and mother 5 0. Can i grow taller now?
[|AI|]  Hello dear, Considering the fact that your pediatrics DOC has ruled out any further growth of height based on growth hormone reports, a second opinion from an Endocrinologist can be sought for the need of Hormonal therapy. Height of an individual is determined by Genetics, Environmental & Nutritional factors and Hormonal factors (most important the Growth Hormone secreted by pituitary gland in brain)An individual stops growing in height after the fusion of the Epiphyses (growth plates) of the long bones, which occurs by the age of 17-21 yrs in males. So, as you are 19.5 years old now, there is still chance of further increase in height. An X-ray for bone age determination can be done to look for the fusion of epiphyses. Make sure that you are taking a healthy & balanced diet, exercise regularly & avoid stress. Protein rich diet like soda, groundnut, pulses, etc. should be incorporated in your diet plan. One more thing, please do not get influenced by any advertisement or health product which claim to boost your growth hormone & increase height...it may be harmful. Wishing you Good Health. Take care.