There are some conditions that cause abnormal growth but nt always.
At birth, babies are generally around 50cm (20in) in length. When growth is complete (in Western Europe at about 18 years), body length will have increased by about 3 times and weight about 20 times.
Growth is triggered by a powerful hormone that occurs naturally in the body.
Humans grow most rapidly in the first year after birth but this is followed by steady growth in childhood. Growth and development depend on many factors. Our genes are important, but we only fulfill their potential if we have sufficient nutrition.
Medical syndromes that cause people to be tall include:
GIGANTISM: A height disorder caused by over-production of a growth hormone in the pituitary gland.
MARFAN SYNDROME: A inherited connective tissue disorder that affects many prts of the body. Marfan Syndrome is thought to affect about one person in 5000.
SOTOS SYNDROME: Very rare condition that leads to tall stature, large hands and feet and poor co-ordination and circulation.
KLINEFELTER SYNDROME: A male genetic disorder caused by an additional sex chromosome.
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Dating is a veritable maze of pitfalls, and when you’ve got something like being a “tall woman” to deal with, you have just a little more fuel to add to the inferno of difficulty. In the media, tall women are touted as goddesses, looked upon by men and women alike as an ideal, but when it comes to reality, it seems that tall women find it difficult to enter the dating scene without certain problems cropping up.
The main reason that dating is difficult for tall women is that unfortunately, most males are creatures who easily feels inadequate. Men believe that being tall, strong, and muscular are necessities; in essence men have an innate wiring that tells them they should be taller and stronger than the woman they are involved with. Whether or not a man can look at a woman on television and appreciate her long legs and tall stature, does not necessarily mean that he would feel comfortable with her at his side being 2 to 3 inches taller than him. There is also an intimidation factor involved, as being tall usually signifies strength, and if the woman at your side seems to possess more strength than you, as a man, you would most definitely feel a little less comfortable.
The above is one strike against a woman who is tall and entering the dating scene, but it by no means is something to fret over, rather it is something to keep in mind and deal with as it arises. The following tips are designed for women who have a height issue to deal with.
1) When going on a date with a man who is not quite as tall as you are, don’t add insult to injury by wearing those amazing four inch stiletto heels. Instead, go for a pair of really cute flats (at least until your date learns to embrace your long legged nature!).
2) Make sure that you direct the conversation away from your height immediately if it is brought up by putting your date at ease with something like “Wow, you have an amazing body” or “I love the way we fit together, don’t you?”. These kinds of statements will show your date that you are attracted to him despite the height difference.
3) Don’t dwell on the issue… If it doesn’t get brought up, don’t bring it up. Charm your date with your wit and the ease at which you put him around you.
In the end, being a tall woman in the world of dating can sometimes be tough, but it should be something that is embraced. Learn to deal with the issue in a manner that makes you seem comfortable to be around, not intimidating. Don’t have a chip on your shoulder, or a confidence issue surrounding your height, rather enjoy the benefits! There are millions of women out there who would kill for a couple extra inches, after all!
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