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Is Stem Cell Therapy Helpful In Treating Renal Failure?
Hi, i'm Balkrishna m.joshi from lunawada,gujarat. Age 67 yrs male suffering from crf with h.t. Since last 10 years. I'm taking regular medicine & consult doctor in civil hospital ahmedabad every months since 10yrs. My s.creatinine 9.25 s.urea 150. Dialysis done 2times on last 20jun and 24jun 2011. Now i want to stem cell therapy,can it possible? I've no diabetes. PTHS IS NORMAL. Hb 12%. What is the process for stemcell therapy? If i want to kidney transfer, doner is available in civil hospital ahmedabad or in gujarat? What is process for transplant kidney and how much expences for both therapy? Please guide me. Thanks to all doctors. From: B.M.JOSHI LUNAWADA. MOBILE: 0000
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
Stem cell therapy for Renal failure is not yet established management. Few trials are going on. Renal Transplantation is best available therapy at present. All the best. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
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