Since the beginning of 2007, stem cell therapy (stem cell) began to be widely developed in the world. Treatment using this method is somewhat promising. Because many chronic diseases that previously could not be cured, such as stroke and diabetes mellitus, found to be cured through stem cell therapy.
Stem cells are very young body cells, can be taken from the umbilical cord, bone marrow, fat, and other body tissues. These cells have the ability to divide and develop (differentiate) into more specific body cells.
For example in patients with coronary heart disease, stem cells can develop into heart muscle cells and regenerate damaged heart muscle. But that does not mean stem cells are proven to overcome the disease or other diseases.
Effectiveness of Stem Cell Therapy
For more than a decade, studies on stem cell therapy have been conducted. However, such research is still needed to ensure the effectiveness and safety of this method of treatment.
Because basically, every method of treatment should be taken into account about its short-term and long-term effects. That is why, although stem cell therapy is proven to treat diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, parkinsonism, osteoporosis, acne, etc., this method has not been able to replace existing treatment methods.
In addition, stem cell therapy also has risks. When stem cells injected into the body come from other people's stem cells, then graft versus host disease may occur. Graft versus host disease is a severe allergic reaction caused by the body's response to reject foreign cells entering and multiplying in the body. Furthermore, stem cell therapy is also thought to trigger autoimmune diseases and certain cancers.
However, stem cell therapy is very interesting and brings hope to patients with chronic diseases that previously could not be cured. If you are interested in trying this method of treatment, you should consult an authorized hospital designated by the government, in order to obtain a truly useful and safe service.
Although still reap the pros and cons, stem cell therapy can be a new hope for those who have contracted dangerous diseases. Therefore, make sure you visit a trusted hospital if you want to know more about this one treatment method.
