Metabolic conditions can take a toll on nearly every aspect of the body. Because metabolic conditions prevent the cells in your body from getting the energy and nutrients they need, they can make it exceedingly difficult to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Fortunately, stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine are promising new fields for patients with metabolic conditions. Hereโs what to know about metabolic conditions and how stem cells can help.
Types of Metabolic Conditions
Metabolic conditions can affect many different areas of the body, but the impact of a metabolic condition can be universal. Some of the most common include:
- Diabetes type II affects the production of insulin, an essential component in transferring energy into your cells. People with type II diabetes have difficulty secreting enough insulin or responding to it.
- Chronic kidney disease affects the ability of the kidneys to filter waste from the blood. When waste builds up in the blood, it can cause significant health problems and even lead to kidney failure.
- Liver disease is typically the result of scarring or damage to the liver from alcohol use, autoimmune diseases, or infection. A poorly functioning liver can no longer filter toxins from the body, break down fats, or metabolize medications.
- Thyroid conditions can negatively impact the bodyโs ability to produce hormones and regulate many other important systems. The thyroid may produce too many hormones or too few.
Metabolic Condition Symptoms
Metabolic conditions can produce a variety of symptoms specific to the area affected, but common symptoms across all metabolic conditions include overweight and obesity, specifically weight circumference. In many cases, metabolic conditions donโt produce any noticeable symptoms at all in the early stages.
Managing Metabolic Conditions with Stem Cells
Traditionally, metabolic conditions often involve hands-on care from your healthcare team. It may involve supplementing insulin or hormones to support your body or directly performing therapies like dialysis. In some cases, transplantation surgery is needed to achieve the best longevity. Understandably, most patients strongly prefer to avoid these options.
Stem cell therapy is a promising new area because it can help repair and regenerate the affected organs and systems in metabolic conditions. For example, it may create new cells in the liver or pancreas to repair function and allow the body to function as needed again. Restoring the health of the organโs tissues can allow it to create hormones or perform its intended function to a better degree. For many patients, this can help lessen the involvement of their care and allow them better freedom in their day-to-day lives.
Stem Cell Therapy for Metabolic Conditions at Axis Stem Cell Institute
At Axis Stem Cell Institute, weโre a leading provider of advanced regenerative medicine in the Seattle and St. Petersburg areas. During a consultation, our stem cell experts can help you learn more about this incredible new technology. To get started, contact us today.
