I'm an 18-year-old guy with a height of about 5.3 to 5.4 inches, and I'm really hoping to grow taller, ideally to around 6.7 inches. Is this something that could actually happen?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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2+ Yrs

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mostly yes consult your doctor

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Consult a Endocrinologist

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My nephew has had gynecomastia since he was 5 and now at 18, it's reached grade 3. Some doctors recommend homeopathy while others say surgery is needed. He's really struggling with confidence and can't focus on studies. I'm worried and confused what's the best solution with no side effects?

Surgery will be better

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I accidentally took THYRONORM twice today, once at 8 am and then again at 2:30 pm after lunch. I was actually supposed to take my blood pressure medicine, Lover 100 mg. Can you tell me if it's okay for me to take my BP medicine now? And is there anything else I should do since I took an extra dose of THYRONORM? I'm really worried about what this might do.

yes you can take it

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My mom's 57 and she's been on omnacortil 10 mg for the past 8 years because of her skin Ellery disease. But now she's got diabetes and some BP issues, so the doctors said she can't take it anymore. Ever since she stopped, she's really weak, can't eat, and is vomiting. What should we do? Can you help us out?

sudden withdrawal from long-term steroid use (8 years) can lead to severe adrenal insufficiency, and the doctor may recommend a gradual tapering off of omnacortil to prevent withdrawal symptoms, while also managing her diabetes, BP, and skin condition with alternative treatments.

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