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Will I have another growth spurt at 18?
Although most adults won’t grow taller after age 18 to 20, there are exceptions to this rule. First, the closure of the growth plates may be delayed in some individuals (36, 37). If the growth plates remain open past age 18 to 20, which is uncommon, height could continue to increase. Second, some suffer from gigantism.
How much taller can I grow after the age of 18?
Even with a healthy diet, most people’s height won’t increase after age 18 to 20. The graph below shows the rate of growth from birth to age 20. As you can see, the growth lines fall to zero between ages 18 and 20 ( 7 , 8 ). The reason why your height stops increasing is your bones, specifically your growth plates.
Is there a growth spurt at 17?
So even later than 17 is possible. It is rare to have the kind of growth at that age but it does happen.
Can you have a growth spurt at 18 years old?
Tim Duncan and David Robinson are among the other players who grew significantly after high school, around the age of 18. (8 Craziest Growth Spurts In NBA History). So you can hit a sizable growth spurt at the age of 18, at least, and it can continue after that age.
What happens to a child after a growth spurt?
Just after a growth spurt the child will appear skinny, long and awkward. This continues untill about age 20, often having a major growth during puberty, and for men, there is often one more huge growth spurt after puberty. I’ve seen someone grow over half a foot in two months at age 18.
How tall will I be after my growth spurt?
Usually, after a male’s growth spurt, a male grows about 1/2 a foot more in height; 5″ (13 cm) to 6″ (16 cm) is usually how much the average boy grows after their growth spurt. I would say that by the time you are finished with your growth spurt, you’ll be around 6′3″. If everything goes right, you should about 6′8″ – 6′9″ as a full grown adult.
Is it possible to grow after the age of 24?
Yes it’s possible for some people. Most people stop growing around 18, but I’ve heard of growth spurts beyond that age. Yes , till 24 ,you can actually it depends on your bone density , there is a test of you bone that shows you body will grow or not.