short adult height

[BTS]

I am a male, 24 years old this year and I often feel intimidated by my own height. I measure only 161cm. Both my parents have considerably good heights of 180cm and 173cm. My younger brothers too are taller than me. What is wrong with me? I do not believe my genetic potential falls short up to this extent. Being the shortest among my colleagues and friends is the worst thing I can ever face. It erodes all of my confidence and esteem. Are there any ways of growing taller even at this age? I've heard of height increase pills but am not too convinced of their effectiveness (plus unknown side effects they may bring). How about stretching machines? Please help... and thank you.

[babalou22]

hi i just wanted to let u know im only 4'11 ya not cool i have alot of problems reaching things and im 22 i shouldnt be this way but u know i am not complaining alot of men love short woman and alot of women likewise to men so just be happy and find urself a short woman there are plenty in the world just tell her not to wear heels unless she is my height then she will be ur height hehe have a good day

[bandonghuong]

Short isn't bad at all...if you think about it, medical records show that being short have some health benefits ie. live longer because the heart doesn't have to do as much work as the taller ones. Blood were able to regulate much more efficient so they tend to be smarter, quicker. Being smaller also easier to get through life and death situation ie. gun fight or hiding from something. Just the oppostie of that the taller ones have a higher risk of heart disease, and so on so forth. So being short is great. I'm saying that through my experience of being short at 5'3" =) focus your attention on your specialties, you'll feel more confident. Enjoy your life and the body that God give you. He always have a reason. Good luck.

[star queen]

AT 24, your growth plates have closed and you won't grow any taller than you are now.  There are proceedures to increase height, but they are very painful and take years to achieve growth of a fraction of an inch. Stretching machines claim to fame is that just after the stretching you are actually taller for all of 5 minutes when gravity brings you back to normal.  Save your money there. The pills and other supplements out there that claim to make you grow taller, pass them up. They are serving only to make the seller rich.  You are what you are.  Being the "shorty" in the family may be caused from childhood illness, like hepatitis, or from poor diet during your teenage years, or perhaps from a genetic throw-back to someone on the family tree who was shorter than the family average.  The actual cause can only be guessed at. You are what you are.  Accepting this can be a difficult road, but you are now on your way.  Good luck.

[LukeL]

I believe there is nothing you can do short of surgery to make yourself grow any taller, as your growth plates have fused and will no longer allow any future growth.

I would not be too concerned about your height as I am only 5'5 which is only 165 CM and I get alonh just fine in the world. I also find that shorter women tend and children seem to be more at ease with me because of my height.