Use of Umbilical Cord Stem Cells for Crohn’s

Crohn's disease is one type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It's an autoimmune disease, which means the immune system of your body is turned against you. When you have Crohn's disease, your immune system attacks your intestines. It results in swelling and symptoms, including diarrhea and stomach pain.

For most patients, conventional methods such as medication and surgery offer short-term relief only, with them having to look elsewhere for more. Here comes the umbilical cord blood stem cells: a revolutionary solution that is transforming the potential for treating Crohn's.

Why Consider Stem Cells for Crohn's Disease?

Crohn's disease is an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the intestines. Eventually, it leads to inflammation and tissue damage. Current treatments hardly hit the spot in addressing the root cause of this dysregulation of the immune system. This is where stem cell therapy comes in.

Stem cells are unique because they can regrow damaged tissue, as well as restore the immune system to balance. It provides a two-pronged approach to recovery:

• Repairing Intestinal Damage: Some stem cells emit chemicals that lessen inflammation and mend the lining of intestines devastated by Crohn's disease.

• Regenerating the Immune System: Others create new, healthy white blood cells that will not assault the intestines, essentially "restoring" the immune system.

For individuals who are no longer responding to medication or want to avoid drastic surgery, stem cell therapy shows hope. In fact, one of the best cord blood uses is therapy for Crohn’s disease.

Types of Stem Cells Employed in Crohn's Treatment

Two major types of stem cells have been promising in treating Crohn's disease:

• Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs): HSCs give rise to all the blood cells, including immune cells. HSCs are usually utilized to reinitiate the immune system in extreme Crohn's disease.

• Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs): MSCs found in bone marrow, fat tissue, and cord blood are anti-inflammatory and help to heal tissue.

They are particularly effective at healing such complications as perianal fistulas, pain tunnels between skin and intestine that occur in 20% of Crohn's victims.

How Does Stem Cell Therapy Work?

The stem cell treatment for Crohn's is administered in two ways:

• Localized Injection: Stem cells are injected into the sites of infection, such as fistulas or strictures (intestine narrowing), to initiate healing.

• Stem Cell Transplantation: In more severe diseases, faulty immune cells are killed by chemotherapy, and healthy stem cells are given intravenously. These replacement stem cells travel to the bone marrow, and normal immune cells are produced, which no longer destroy the intestines.

The Evidence So Far

Although still experimental, research on stem cell treatment for Crohn's disease has been promising:

1. A meta-analysis of 18 trials with 360 patients showed that more than 70% of them achieved remission in three months, and more than half experienced freedom from symptoms for up to two years.

2. MSCs have been very effective in healing perianal fistulas with up to 90% success rates.

Patients have a better quality of life, reduced medication usage, and reduced exacerbation frequency after stem cell therapy.

The Role of Umbilical Cord Stem Cells

Umbilical cord blood is an abundant source of MSCs, so it is the ideal choice for stem cell banking and future medical use. Storing your child's umbilical cord blood at birth ensures access to powerful regenerative cells. These cells can be used whenever your family needs them for Crohn's disease or other autoimmune conditions.

Why Choose Cryoviva Life Sciences?

In regard to maintaining the well-being of your family with the storage of stem cells, bank with Cryoviva Life Sciences. Let us explain why we stand out in stem cell preservation:

• Highly Expertized: Our staff comprises brilliant physicians and researchers who specialize in the field of umbilical cord blood banking and regenerative medicine.

• State-of-the-Art Technology: We use the latest technology equipment so that the stem cells from the umbilical cord of your baby can be used in the future.

• Convenient Access: With several collection centers in different locations all across the country, we make it convenient for families to use our services with ease.

Ready to Take the First Step Toward a Healthier Future?

Imagine being able to access life-changing treatments like stem cell therapy whenever your child needs them. Would you like to make it possible? Contact Cryoviva Life Sciences today to learn more about our services and how we can help you bank your child's umbilical cord stem cells for a brighter future.