Question
What are the signs that adolescents have stopped growing? Can someone help explain this?
Answer
The closure of the growth plate directly determines whether an adolescent can continue to grow. If it has not closed, there is still a possibility of growth. It is recommended to have a knee joint X-ray examination at the hospital to determine if the growth plate has closed. If it has not, pay attention to diet and nutrition, and strengthen physical exercise to aid in growth and development. Height is determined by genetic factors, nutritional status, and health conditions. Lifestyle factors also determine whether height-increasing medication can resolve height issues caused by malnutrition such as calcium deficiency. If your growth plate has not closed, you can still grow quite tall. First, pay attention to nutrition, including calcium, vitamins, and drink more bone broth, eat more vegetables; second, stick to regular exercise, as moderate and consistent physical activity can be very helpful in increasing height.