Monday 12 June 2017

Treat Damaged Areas of The Spinal Cord With Stem Cell Treatment

Spinal cord damage occurs due to a damage of nervous tissues followed by loss of motor functions. The stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury is gaining popularity. These come from the bone marrow of the patients and umbilical cord tissues of human beings.

Symptoms:

• Losing the ability to feel heat and cold sensation

• Losing mobility

• No control on bowel or bladder motion

• Exaggerated reflex activities or spasms

• Changes in sexual function

• Intense pain caused by the nerve fibers

• Experiencing difficulty breathing or clearing secretion from the lungs

Medical evaluation of damage

A serious injury isn’t always immediately recognized. The time between the injury and treatment is crucial in determining the magnitude of complications. So it is best to see a doctor when a trauma is experienced on his/her head or neck.

Leading causes of injury

The common causes of these kinds of injuries are auto accidents, catastrophic falls, gunshot wounds, diving accidents, motorcycle accidents and unmonitored sports activities.

Impact on healthy cells due to injury

In the case of spinal cord injury, stem cell treatment is becoming increasing well known. From the damaged area some chemical carriers emit out and in the process exerting the immune body cells to the injured area. Chances of inflammation rise as it directly affects the healthy cells. If a person receives medical attention within a period of six months before the occurrence of any symptom, then chances of inflammation are reduced.

Stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury

This sort of therapy helps neuroprotection and neuroregeneration to form fresh synapses. It also leads to repair and renewal process of new neurons which transmits electrochemical impulses. The advancement of stem cell therapy has given some hope to these kinds of patients. At NeuroGen BSI many patients who have received stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury, have shown some improvement in regaining balance and bladder movements.

Other options

Treatment options like surgery are available to improve the condition of patients. But they need to go for rehabilitation sessions because the pain might not diminish even after surgery. With assisted devices, they can carry on their routine activities. With regular physiotherapy and counselling sessions, the patient's dream of returning to a somewhat normal life.