Stem cell treatment is now a very real branch of the medical field

28-Feb-2010

Where the concept of stem cell treatment was once thickly enveloped in controversy, it is now a very real branch of the medical field. There are many dead ends when it comes to curing certain health conditions and diseases but with stem cell treatment and research these need not be the end of the road. This branch of medical treatment and research is constantly under development. Doctors are always looking for alternative healing methods and it seems as though stem cell treatment is the way of the future.

In order to fully understand what the hype is all about, we need to know what stem cell treatment is all about and what exactly stem cells are. A stem cell is an undifferentiated cell that can be found in any part of your body. The term “undifferentiated” refers to the amazing ability that these cells have that gives them the potential to turn into virtually ANY cell that is needed. So if, for example, one of these cells is transplanted into a damaged area of the spinal cord it has the ability to turn into a healthy spinal cord cell and replace the damaged cell or repair the injured area. Stem cells are able to perform this healing and repairing function so efficiently due to the fact that they can pretty much divide without limit. When the cell divides it can either remain a stem cell or transform into another cell depending on which type of cell the body needs to repair the damage.

If the damage is so extensive that your own cells can’t do the job, stem cells can be sourced from different part of the body. In other cases an appropriate stem cell donor will have to be sourced. This often happens when the genetic defect that caused the initial damage is carried in your own stem cells. With so many different sources for these little miracle cells, it is no wonder that stem cell treatment is becoming more and more popular in various different parts of the world.

Stem cell treatment is shining beacon of hope for many people with diseases that were previously very difficult or virtually impossible to treat. Diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple System Atrophy, Down’s Syndrome, brain damage, spinal cord injury, Barttern’s Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are all degenerative conditions which can be treated through the use of stem cells. All of these conditions are devastatingly difficult to live with so it is no wonder that the new developments in stem cell research are being welcomed with welcome arms by the people who suffer from these diseases and their families.

Stem cell treatment MS is a small miracle on its own. Multiple Sclerosis is a disease which causes inflammation of the central nervous system (which is made up of the brain and spinal cord). It predominantly affects the nerve fibers or “white matter”. These fibers are responsible for keeping the communication along the central nervous system up and running. People who suffer from MS can either partially or fully lose any function that is controlled by the spinal cord. The list of ailments is long and can be shattering to the patient. These problems include: numbness, pins and needles, muscle weakness, muscle spasms, blindness, incontinence, slurred speech, depression, short term memory problems and many others. Stem cell treatment MS can help treat this degenerative disease and put a stop to these painful symptoms.

There are different types of stem cells which are used for various different procedures. Adult adipose tissue stem cells, bone marrow stem cells, adult skin tissue stem cells and embryonic cord stem cells are all reserved for their own particular function in the process of stem cell treatment. In order for these stem cells to fulfill their purpose, doctors and medical researchers have also come up with various different methods of injecting these miniature miracle workers back into the body.

If you or a family member suffers from the illnesses mentioned above and are interested in stem cell treatment MS (or other treatments) it would be in your best interests to find a medical company that can provide you with all the information you need. In China and South Korea there are facilities that can assist you in finding the best stem cell treatment center. You will be given information on where the stem cells are cultured; who the donors are and you will have the opportunity to have any of your questions answered by a trained professional.