Stem cell therapy is not a new treatment option but its popularity has risen tremendously in the recent years as an increasing number of people have started to discover its many benefits. Stem cell treatments have proven to be great treatment options for health concerns that have no other medical treatment options.

What is a stem cell?

Stem cells are the body’s blank cells that develop into all of the body’s specialized cells, such as a blood cell, muscle cell, skin cell, etc. Stem cells are the only cells that have the ability to generate different cell types. This ability to generate any kind of body cell makes them super useful in medical treatment.

Where do stem cells come from?

There are several sources of stem cells.

Embryonic stem cells

These cells are harvested from embryos. These stem cells are pluripotent – can become any cell type as well as create more stem cells.

Perinatal stem cells

Perinatal stem cells are found in amniotic fluid or umbilical cord blood. These stem cells have the ability to differentiate into any other cell type. These cells hold great potential in the treatment of various disorders that have no other treatment option.

Adult stem cells

Some stem cells can be found in adult tissues, such as bone marrow or fat. But these stem cells have a limited ability to generate different cells.

How are stem cells used for treatment?

Stem cell therapy uses stem cells to repair or regenerate damaged or injured tissue by generating new, healthy cells. The stem cells are injected into the affected tissue where they start differentiating into the required cells, thereby repairing the tissues.

Stem cell therapies are currently being used to treat a number of conditions including –

• Heart disease
• Arthritis
• Joint injuries
• Blood disorders
• Neurological diseases
• Autoimmune diseases
• Parkinson’s disease
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Diabetes

To treat joint injuries, the stem cells are injected into the site that is injured and the new cells start repairing the damaged tissue.

Many stem cell treatment centers also use PRP or platelet-rich plasma treatments to promote healthy growth and cell repair.

Stem cells have hold great potential to treat a variety of serious, chronic diseases and disorders. In the fields of sports medicine, spinal cord injuries, organ transplant, and neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, stem cells could be the medical treatments of the future.

If you or a loved one is suffering from a debilitating or chronic condition or disorder, consult your nearest stem cell clinic to understand whether you are a good candidate for stem cell therapy.

If you are looking for stem cell therapy in Islamabad, Rawalpindi or Lahore, check out the best stem cell clinics in Pakistan, R3 Stem Cell International or call 888-988-0515.