What are the limitations of being overweight on height?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am an 18-year-old girl, and I weigh 132 lbs. I am 4 feet 9 inches tall. I think I have not grown since I was 13 years old, and my mother is a few inches taller, and my dad is six feet tall. I have not taken any medication for this.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

You seem to have gained a lot of weight for your age. This is one of the major reasons for not growing taller.

Children who are overweight often seen to stop growing taller earlier than others, and this is particularly true for girls.

Also, you may have acquired your mother's genes in terms of height.

The good part is you still have a few years to go before you stop attaining height.

You should see a dietician for a protein-rich diet, and you must lose weight.

Also, get a lot of exercise, including stretching exercises and skipping. Yoga can do wonders, too, if done properly.

I hope this will help you.

Thank you.