Human height growth limitation age

[LPenn]

I grew to 67 inches by age 16 (with 3 inches occurring in a 6-month period during age 13). I was rather surprised to find out I grew another inch when I was 20. Following that, I developed scoliosis, losing 4 inches over the next 20 years. :)

 

Finally I decided to do something about my curve (which was beginning to exceed 60 degrees) and underwent spinal fusion from T4 to sacrum (about 16 vertebrae, I think). :) After a year of physical therapy and 2 further operations, I had -- happily -- regained 3 inches! :)

 

Bet you did not think growth could be so "variable" (felt like an accordian for awhile!). Fortunately for me, it is! :(

[McGyver]

If one of your arms were x-rayed as a teen, an orthopaedic physician may accurately predict your eventual height. This is done in cases where endocrine or other growth disorders are suspected. On a less scientific basis, one can look at the other siblings, the age of onset of puberty, and any contraindicating factors. Both heavy weight lifting during the latent growth cycle and some prescription inhalers for Rx of asthma and sinusitis can delay growth. With weight lifting, the latent phase growth can be lost. Post d/c inhalers, normal growth usually resumes. Though height can continue to age 25, the average formula may be 95% of height reached at puberty plus 4 years. Then there are the exceptions!

[Biochemist]

...Both heavy weight lifting during the latent growth cycle and some prescription inhalers for Rx of asthma and sinusitis can delay growth. With weight lifting, the latent phase growth can be lost. Post d/c inhalers, normal growth usually resumes....

I think this is only steroid inhalers. The sympathomimetics (e.g., albuterol) do not have this side effect, I believe.

[McGyver]

I think this is only steroid inhalers. The sympathomimetics (e.g., albuterol) do not have this side effect, I believe.

I'm not familiar with the specific meds reported (mid-1990s). The affect was related to dosage, frequency, and length of period used. Any prescribing physician should be familiar with the list. My son was taking one for inflammation of sinuses. I merely instructed him to take it only during the most problematic period of the year, and at a maintenance level.

[simmonds]

hehe, if u think ur tall, i think im a midget. im only 5'11 and im under the average for my school

[nostawk]

On the topic of becoming taller you should look into aromatase inhibitors. However at 18 I doubt there is much you can do. There is a lot of interesting info on pubmed about aromatase inhibitors increasing height.

[aussie]

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[landro]

I have a question about some slightly different.

So I just turned 21. Height isn't much of an issue as much as me looking really young for my age, I look maybe 15-16... What might be the issue here? I never really looked into what I could do, as in I never visited a doctor about it.

[Jay-qu]

I dont think there is much you can do, thats just you. For me it is the opposite when I was 14 people swore to me that I must be over 18 :) can be rather handy while im still underage but my friends are not.

 

Its funny but this thread is full of people that have only made 1 or 2 posts... :)

[vijay86]

Its funny but this thread is full of people that have only made 1 or 2 posts... :eek:

 

well this shows lotsa people interested with this "height" topic... .anyway... can i know at what age does human stop growing taller ?

[Jay-qu]

its dependant on each individual I think - but for guys mostly between 16-20

[Wayla]

i was just wondering the same thing i am 169cm too i heard u can still grow taller till the age 25! i am 23 now, does any1 wat i cod do to grow a couple of cm taller?:evil:

[RonCan66]

As I know usually height growth stops after a certain age. Women usually stop growing after the age of 21 while for men it is 25. However, these calculations can be turned around through certain physical activities, exercises, right diet, and other things, which are important for human body’s growth. http://growingtallerstretches.com/

[pgrmdave]

Just so you know, it's unlikely that vijay is going to see your post, given that he asked the question 10 years ago...

[fahrquad]

You are probably as tall as you will be.  I am 5'8" and my dad is 5'6".  My dad was average height for his generation and I am average for my generation.  I have cousins on my maternal side who are 6'6"+, but not on the paternal side.  All 6' or less.

[fahrquad]

P.S. I turned 55 last week, so I am not getting any taller.