That is really quite short. Not unheard of but not common either. You're a almost a foot and a half shorter than the average of 5″4″ fir girls age 17.
You are 17 yrs old male so still can add 0.5 to 1.0 inch. As such a height of 5'9" is above everage Indian Male.
At 17, you haven't stopped growing. At 5ft 10ins your height is already average, so you are likely to grow a bit more. Now for the bad news. There is nothing you can do to influence your own rate of growth.
You have got normal height at this age. And you will grow bit more and your face will look more mature as well. Just keep your body fueled up with proper diet and DO NOT SKIP YOUR MEAL. 5′8″ is considered average height for a guy.
Typically, boys stop growing around age 18. However, when each individual child reaches their final height depends on a variety of factors including their personal puberty timeline, heredity, nutrition, and medical history.
The growth spurt of boys is, on average, about 2 years later than that of girls. By age 16, most boys have stopped growing, but their muscles will continue to develop.
Well, in fact, you can grow 2 to 6 inches even after the age of 18 or after puberty. Many people think that growing taller after puberty is impossible; however, it can be done with some determination and using the right approaches.
My current height is 163 cm. Yes of course, You will grow till the age of 21. But the height is mostly depends on your parents and your gene, according to a survey people after the age of 17 they grow upto 6cm to 17cm till the age of 21. But it's completely depend on your gene so don't worry about your height.
A major growth spurt happens at the time of puberty, usually between 8 to 13 years of age in girls and 10 to 15 years in boys. Puberty lasts about 2 to 5 years.
As mentioned in one of the articles one good way to see if you still have growth potential is to X-ray a wrist- the test is called a Pediatric Bone Age. It will show if your growth plates are still open. A doctor can also request lab tests- checking for hormones- such as thyroid, growth hormone and sex hormones.
5 feet 9 inches in cm = [(5×12)+9] x 2.54 = 69 x 2.54 = 175.26 cm.
During the adolescent period, several hormonal changes take place within the human body. It indeed is good news that an individual During grows 2 to 6 inches taller even after turning 18. Scientists have discovered that the human body is capable to further grow and develop.
“Typically, the discs between the vertebra of the spine lose fluid as we age. The discs get smaller, your spine shrinks, and that's what causes the loss of height.” But maintaining good bone health may have an impact on height – and the things you do to take care of your bones help in your overall state of health.
Teens might have slower growth if they: don't get enough protein, calories, and other nutrients in their diet. have a long-lasting (chronic) medical condition, such as problems with the kidneys, heart, lungs, and intestines. have sickle cell anemia.
What are the signs of growth spurts? Changes in your child's height and weight caused by increases in bone, muscle and fat are the most immediate signs that your child is experiencing a growth spurt. Other signs of a growth spurt include: Decrease or increase in appetite.
Yes, it is possible to experience a growth spurt at 17, although it is less common than during the early teenage years.
Early bloomers may start to notice changes in their bodies as early as age 10, whereas late bloomers may start at age 14. Of course, these changes could easily fall anywhere in between. Those who started on the later side, can expect to keep reaching new heights until the age of 18.
Increasing your height after 18 is not possible, even through nutrition and exercise, because the growth plates stop growing. The growth plates (epiphyseal plates) are present at the end of long bones.