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My daughter who is 14 years old is of the same height as she was two years ago. Will she grow more?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter had her first period before the age of 11 years. She was 4 feet and 7.5 inches at the age of 12. Now she is 14 and is of the same height. I am concerned about her height. Will she grow more or her growth plates have been closed? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It is normal for girls to get their period between the ages of eight and 15. So your daughter getting her first period before the age of 11 years is within the normal range. Regarding her height, it is important... Read Full »
What is advised at the age of 15 to improve height?
Query: Hi doctor, My sister is 15 years old. She is having a problem with growth. She is not growing even few inches from 1 year. I am too scared about her future. She is only 4.9 feet now. Many advised her to do skipping, swimming, cycling, etc. Though she is doing skipping, it does not help much. I just ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Good day. Thanks for your query. I am afraid that I do not have good news for you. In your sister's age, it is not possible to increase height of about 2 or 3 inches with any medications. The growth plates in the bones close after 13 - 15 years of age in females and n... Read Full »
What does my knee X-ray suggest about the growth plates in my knees?
Query: Hello doctor, I underwent a knee X-ray to determine if my plates were still open. The report stated that only a lateral view was available, so the growth plates could not be seen. Does this mean that the X-ray failed to capture my kneecap? I would like to know if they are fused. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Did you have any injury in your knee, and are you concerned regarding the affected growth? Nevertheless, as per the report you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems that the lateral view of the knee is visualized, and your gr... Read Full »