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Is Stem-cell Therapy Effective In The Treatment Of Autoimmune Diseases?
Doctor I am a medical mess-First I have had 8 strokes, diagnosed as autoimmune with the factor 5 leiden, lichen planus (no teeth left,,right carpal tunnel syndrome, broad based herniated at C5-C6, Broken foot3/10/2016 diagnosed on 1/27/2017 with Veritgo, and my list goes on on I have been thinking about new stem cell help.
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Hello,
Still studies are going on there is no full-fledged study to confirm that it is useful.
But still there is chances to made development on it.
You may use antimetabolites or steroids or Immunosuppressants to control it.
Please consult your rheumatologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Still studies are going on there is no full-fledged study to confirm that it is useful.
But still there is chances to made development on it.
You may use antimetabolites or steroids or Immunosuppressants to control it.
Please consult your rheumatologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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