- Female
- 26 Years
- 29/01/2025
I always thought stress could make us lose weight, but is it possible for stress or anything else to actually make us shorter?
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Stress doesn't directly affect height reduction. However, chronic stress can impact growth and development, particularly during childhood and adolescence. Here's why:
Why Stress Doesn't Directly Affect Height
- Adult height is largely determined by genetics (80-90%).
- Growth plates close naturally around age 18-25, marking the end of vertical growth.
Indirect Effects of Stress on Height
- Hormonal imbalance: Chronic stress can disrupt hormone regulation, potentially affecting growth hormones (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1).
- Malnutrition: Stress can lead to poor eating habits, nutrient deficiencies, and inadequate caloric intake, potentially impacting growth.
- Sleep disturbances: Stress can disrupt sleep patterns, essential for growth hormone release and bone development.
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Endocrinologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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I'm a 17-year-old girl and I'm 5'2", but I'm not sure if I'm going to grow any taller. On my dads side of the family, they're all pretty talllike 5'5" is considered short, and most of them are around 5'7". My moms side isnt really that tall. I'm feeling kinda worried about being shorter than Id like, especially compared to my dad's side, and I'm wondering if there's anything I can do to possibly get taller. What should I know or think about when it comes to growing taller at my age?
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