CROHN'S DISEASE

Crohn’s disease is a inflammatory bowel disease caused by autoimmunity. As a result auto-antibodies attack the lining of the intestinal tract resulting in diarrhea, abdominal cramps, mucus and blood in the stool, loss of appetite and at times weight loss. Episodes of acute symptoms(remissions) and length of time of relapses vary in degree.

Treatment has included the use of specific restricted diets. cyclophosphamide, methotrexate and infliximab to induce control and remissions. These, however, are limited to attempts to control the disease rather than cure.

The induction of self tolerance by using progenitor intestinal stem cells plus dendritic immunological stem cells represent a therapy at elimination of the autoimmune condition plus repairing and replacing damaged intestinal linings. The stem cells are obtained from umbilical cord blood which are then grown in culture with growth factors and nutrients to form the specific cell lines needed for this therapy. The cells are given intravenously followed by a specific post stem cell therapy plan that is continued for six months.

This form of treatment using stem cells from umbilical cord blood is safe and effective. There is no risk of rejection or graft vs. host reaction. Supportive care and special follow-up care will be given following the stem cell infusion treatment,

Another form of treatment utilizes autologous (adult) stem cells.

.Medical Disclaimer: Treatments discussed on this website are experimental and have not been approved by the FDA. No guarantees are made regarding the results of these treatments. Prospective patients are advised to discuss the use of a Stem Cell treatment for their disease with their physician.