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What can stunt or help height growth in teens?

About Kids & Teens | Last Active: Sep 29 12:52am | Replies (29)

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@blackphantom89

I don't think so, they grew normally and are now average height

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Hi @blackphantom89 -
I agree that it is confusing for you not to have grown what was expected in your family.
I hope you had a chance to read previous posts on this subject.
Has any doctor ever commented on your height? As children grow the doctors will plot your numbers on a graph to make sure growth is steady.
There are medical conditions that will slow your growth, such as thyroid or growth hormone problems, kidney disease and intestinal disease. One intestinal disease is an autoimmune illness called celiac disease- nutrients can not be absorbed properly.
My advice for you today is to discuss this with a doctor- such as an endocrinologist.
Testing can tell if you do have a medical problem that can be treated or that you take after someone in your family that also ended up shorter than most family members.