Im 13 and I'm the tallest in my tutor by far at the height of 5'8''. I dont want to get any taller. And if possibale I would like to lose height. Is this possible? If so how?
2006-11-08 06:20:06 · 14 answers · asked by Laurence B 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
your just in a spurt. You'll find later on that #1 - everyone else will catch up with you #2 - 5'8" isn't very tall for a man.
What you need to work on is your self confidence. Hold your head up high & be proud of those legs!!!
2006-11-08 06:28:15 · answer #1 · answered by autumn 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Excessive growth (height), CAN be stopped. The pituitary gland produces human growth hormone. It is the only source of that hormone. And human growth hormone is responsible for growth/height. The gland can be ablated, (trimmed), using radiation, or less often surgery. This must be be done by medical specialists. I would contact an endocrinologist or internal medicine specialist to get checked. (very unlikely you may have a pituatary tumor, which can cause giantism, and a nasty disfiguring (& life shortening), disease called acromegaly. The disease starts after the patient is older than 25 years. (the approximate age when growth stops. Acromegaly is rare.
Being tall is sometimes a nuisance, but generally not disadvantagious. Talk it over with a concerned physician or a good nurse.
Good luck in your choice and outcome.
Doc. Dan.
2006-11-08 06:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by Dan S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate to tell you this, but weight you can control......Height you can't. You will be what you will be. Everybody has a different growth pattern. Some reach their full height by 13, others don't. Sorry, but you're just going to have to accept what comes. Whatever you end up being, though, always carry yourself tall and straight and walk with pride.
2006-11-08 06:24:58 · answer #3 · answered by kj 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some Chinese have their leg bones sawed in half & put into traction to grow taller. I suppose you could have a section of both legs removed. Complications are surfacing on leg extensions.
I grew about a foot around your age. Damn, it stopped after I reached 6'2". In other words, your body will stabilize as you grow older. You likely will not become a giant.
I have found being taller has more advantages than being shorter.
Enjoy them. You are what you are supposed to be. That is always good news, which you will learn as you grow okder.
2006-11-08 06:33:11 · answer #4 · answered by bob h 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow... while i grew to become into 12 i grew to become into 5 foot and that i grew to become into the tallest lady in my type, :D Now that i'm a Junior in severe college i'm nevertheless 5 foot and am the shortest. you ought to be happy which you're tall
2016-10-03 10:22:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not possible. But don't be silly about being tall. I promise you one of these days when you a re a bit older, you'll be very happy about it.
2006-11-08 06:22:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but it's impossible.
Your height is determined by genetics. There's no way to stop it.
Be happy with yourself.
2006-11-08 06:22:35 · answer #7 · answered by Nancy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Forget it bub, or at least wait 10 years before you decide you want to be shorter. You are too young to make that kind of decision.
2006-11-08 06:24:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
don worry about ur height bro!! there are kids who wil be envying u!! who knows u might be in a international basket ball team!! so play basket ball!!
2006-11-08 06:26:32 · answer #9 · answered by elvis 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can't just stop yourself from growing..and a tall man is very attractive..women love that..you'll understand when you get older, trust me..once you get into highschool, you'll realize alot of guys are gonna be just as tall as you!
2006-11-08 06:22:26 · answer #10 · answered by Fabe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋