The ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory issue in the colon and rectum. Symptoms can include abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, urgency and bouts of inflammation. As symptoms and the degree of disease may differ, it is necessary to have proper evaluation and continued medical care.

 

Regenerative medicine is a developing field of study for inflammatory bowel diseases. Research on stem cells and ulcerative colitis is centered on determining if specific cell therapy could be used to help control inflammation and repair tissue damage.

 

The immunomodulatory properties of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and their involvement in tissue-repair processes have been of interest. Researchers are still investigating the way these cells influence the immune system and if they could help to make the environment more conducive to healing of the intestines.

 

Patients who are interested in regenerative treatments should have a proper medical examination to determine if the treatment is suitable. Treatment decisions can be affected by medical history, severity of the disease, medications currently being used, and past treatments.

 

Regeneration Clinic of Panama offers patients and their families the opportunity to discuss the possibility of personalized treatments for regeneration medicine after each patient has been evaluated. Patients should talk with a trained health care provider about the possible benefits, limitations and risks so they can decide on their treatment