Stem cell therapy has been responsible for many medical breakthroughs and is often used to treat a variety of health conditions. Stem cells are undifferentiated (or "blank") cells in the body that have yet to reach a stage where they can be used for a specific purpose, such as for blood, bone, or muscle cells. These stem cells can be harvested from the bone marrow and used to reduce the effects of illnesses, degenerative processes, or other conditions that negatively impact the human body.

Many people turn to stem cell therapy treatment when other medical treatments have failed, and stem cell therapy has been proven to be a safe and reliable treatment for some specific health problems. Here's further information on the type of conditions that could be addressed through stem cell therapy. 

Arthritis

Arthritis occurs when pain and swelling affect one or more joints usually because of a degenerative process from aging. Stem cell therapy treatment has offered many arthritis sufferers relief from pain and is often a better alternative to medication or surgery. Osteoarthritis, which affects the knee, often responds particularly well to stem cell therapy.

Cartilage and Tendon Damage

Stem cell therapy is often useful to help heal torn cartilage and tendons faster. Tendonitis can also sometimes be treated successfully with this therapy.

Eye Conditions

Degenerative problems that affect the eyes and may lead to blindness can sometimes be reversed with stem cell therapy. Medical professionals have used this treatment to reduce the effects of glaucoma, macular degeneration, and optic neuritis. Chronic dry eye can also sometimes be alleviated with stem cell therapy treatment.

Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune diseases occur when the body's immune defenses attack healthy organs and tissues and are known to be difficult to treat. Stem cell therapy has shown great promise in reducing some of the serious effects of Crohn's disease, lupus, and lichen sclerosus by healing damaged tissues and helping to regulate the immune system better.

Cancer

In certain cases, stem cell therapy can even be used to help treat cancer. This therapy may help improve your treatment outcome if you have been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, leukemia, or a germ cell tumor. Stem cell therapy can also be used to reverse some of the undesired effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy by helping the bone marrow make more of the stem cells that were lost while receiving these cancer treatments.

If you have struggled to find the right treatment for a chronic medical condition, stem cell therapy may be an excellent option. Your doctor will inform you of everything that is involved in this treatment and help you determine if you are an ideal candidate.