I'm only 52 inches tall and everyone in my family is taller than me even my siblings and parents. I also have bow legs which make me look even shorter. Are there any treatments like growth hormones or surgery that could help me grow taller and how much would they cost? I've been feeling really hopeless about this and don't know which doctor to see for help

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Height gain is limited after puberty; limb-lengthening surgery is complex and costly‚Äîorthopedic consult needed.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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