I've been dealing with a fever for a couple of days, along with a cough and a cold. I started by taking Crocin Advance, but then switched to taking Nicip Plus. I feel a little better, but I'm still feeling kind of feverish. Is there anything else I should be doing or taking, or do I just need a bit more time to recover?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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Increasing height after growth plates have closed (around 18-25 years old) is challenging.

Available medications and supplements claim to increase height, but their effectiveness and safety are questionable:

Growth hormone injections: Only prescribed for growth hormone deficiencies, not for general height increase.

Ashwagandha: May help with overall health, but no conclusive evidence supports its height-increasing claims.

Speed Height capsules: Lack scientific evidence and may contain untested ingredients.

Consult a healthcare professional or an endocrinologist for personalized advice. They can help you:

Assess your growth potential

Identify underlying growth-related issues

Discuss safe and evidence-based options

Answered 04/07/2025

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