What is Chronic Kidney Disease ?
CKD is a progressive condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their function over time. While current treatments focus on managing symptoms and slowing the progression of the disease, stem cell therapy offers the possibility of repairing or regenerating damaged kidney tissue cells.
CKD Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of chronic kidney disease develop over time if kidney damage progresses slowly. Loss of kidney function can cause a buildup of fluid or body waste or electrolyte problems. Depending on how severe it is, loss of kidney function can cause:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of Appetite
- Fatigue and Weakness
- Sleeping problems
- Urinating more or less
- Decreased mental sharpness
- Muscle cramps
- Swelling of feet and ankles
- Dry, itchy skin
- High blood preassure
- Shortness of Breath
- Etc..
Stem Cells For Chronic Kidney Disease
There are different approaches to stem cell therapy for CKD. One approach involves using adult stem cells ( MSCs), which have the ability to differentiate into various sources, such as bone marrow, adipose tissue, or umbilical cord blood. These cells can be injected into patients bloodstream or directly into the kidney, were they may promote tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and stimulate the growth of new blood vessels.
Disease and Conditions that cause chronic kidney disease:
- Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- High-blood pressure
- Recurrent kidney condition
- Etc..
Risks Factors
- Diabetes
- High-blood pressure
- Heart (cardiovascular) disease
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Family history of kidney disease
- Abnormal kidney structure