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Question 1

What diseases can be treated through stem cells?

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Stem cells can be used to treat:

Orthopedic conditions: arthritis, avascular necrosis, and even sports injuries.
Autoimmune conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis.
Various types of blood cancer, diabetes, etc.

Question 2

Where will the cells be taken or sourced from?

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Stem cells are extracted from mostly the umbilical cord and blood system – and have the ability to evolve into cells of other organ systems prevalent in your body.
These cells can be used on the donor themself (known as autologous therapy), or for other patients (compatibility testing is crucial if obtained from foreign sources).
Minimally invasive procedures are used to obtain & transplant cells – no surgery needed.

Question 3

Will stem cell therapy have any after effects?

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Following are the possible side effects you can experience:

Nauseating sensation, watery stools, and/or vomiting.
Pain in mouth, abdomen, throat, as well as burning eyes.
Easy bruising, bleeding, and/or infections.
Lung problems.
Graft-versus-host disease (if cells are from a foreign source and there’s incompatibility).

Question 4

Will there be medications and diet restrictions following stem cell therapy?

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Patients are generally prescribed medications and regularly followed up with.
With gradual recovery & progress, the doses of medications see a decline and are eventually discontinued.
Lifestyle modifications & dietary changes are imperative, to foster a healthy environment for the cells.

Question 5

Is stem cell therapy permanent?

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If stem cells are injected into damaged tissues, then they will continuously evolve and replicate older cells, and can form newer cells for up to a year, but these newly generated cells will function for your lifetime.
Therefore, stem cell therapy can aid in permanent repair & healing for soft tissue injuries – but as they can’t form newer cells forever, thus in some cases you may have to get this therapy again, depending on your treatment.

Question 6

What precautions to take post stem cell therapy?

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Keep these precautionary measures in mind:

Take proper rest and carry out light activities at regular intervals.
Avoid lifting anything heavy.
Avoid running although having a daily walk is ok.
Take medicines for the recommended period.

Question 7

What’s the cost of stem cell therapy in India?

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The cost of stem cell therapy in India varies from Rs. 5,00,000 to Rs. 21,50,000.
Read our article to know about treatment-specific costs and other technicalities associated with this module - Stem cell therapy.

Question 8

For whom is stem cell therapy recommended and beneficial?

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Stem cell therapy is beneficial and recommended for those suffering from type 1 diabetes, ALS, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries, autism, cancer, stroke, arthritis etc.

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