I am 17 years old. How to increase height ?
Patient: hello sir, my name is suman magar. Im a college student. Im 5.2 inch, and im 17 years old boy.and im from nepal. I want to increase my height to 6 feet. Is this possible that i can be 6 feet tall? And also i dont do any physical excercise, is there any medicine for help me to increase my height? Please help me sir. Doctor: Hello dear,  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...you may still have a chance of increasing your height. Make sure that you are taking a healthy & balanced diet, exercise regularly & avoid stress.  Protein rich diet like soya, groundnut, pulses, etc should be incorporated in your diet plan.   One more thing...avoid consuming any over the counter medication which claim to boost your growth hormone & increase height...it may be harmful.   Wishing you Good Health.  Thanks and take care.