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Did a severe 25kg weight loss over 3-4 months at age 15 permanently stunt my final height?

I'm a 21M 177cm , dad 177cm and my mom is 158cm

When I was 15 years old, I went through a period of severe caloric restriction and experienced rapid weight loss. I dropped from 80 kg to 55 kg within a span of just 3 to 4 months. After this period, I eventually returned to a normal diet, recovered my eating habits, and maintained a healthy weight.

I am now 21 years old and doing well, but I have a lingering concern about my physical development during that specific time. My question is:

Would a 3-4 month period of severe malnutrition and rapid weight loss at the age of 15 permanently close my growth plates or completely stop my linear growth potential? Or is it more likely that my growth was only temporarily paused, and my body experienced "catch-up growth" once I resumed eating a normal, adequate diet?

Posted Jul 3, 2026, 6:14 PM UTC

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