I'm 24 years old and my height is 5.7. I'm really curious to know if it's still possible for me to grow taller at this age. If there's a way to increase my height, could you please explain how it might be possible?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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At 24, your growth plates have likely closed, making natural height increase unlikely

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Answered 04/07/2025

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