Kidney Impairment

INTRODUCTION

Renal failure refers to the kidneys' inability to carry out their excretory duties, which causes the blood's nitrogenous waste products to be retained.

The cross section of a kidney

KIDNEY IMPAIRMENT

Kidney failure, also known as renal failure, is a condition in which the kidneys are unable to perform their intended role of removing waste from the blood.

Renal failure that occurs suddenly is referred to as acute kidney failure. This usually occurs in patients who are already critically ill and develops swiftly over a few hours or days.

Chronic renal disease's end stage is more common when kidney failure occurs. When around 90% of kidney function has been lost, this condition is referred to as "end-stage renal disease."

SYMPTOMS

Swelling in legs, feet, or ankles
Headaches
Itching
Trouble sleeping
Weight loss
Poor appetite
Little or no urine
Muscle cramps, weakness, or numbness
Have pain, stiffness, or fluid in your joints
Feel confused, have trouble focusing, or have memory problems

WHAT CAUSES THE DISEASE?

CAUSES	EXPLANATION
Diabetes	A high blood glucose level, also known as sugar, harms the filters in your kidneys
High blood pressure	Kidney blood vessels can be damaged by high blood pressure, which could affect how well they function to eliminate waste and extra fluid from your body
Polycystic kidney disease	A disorder called polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic condition that develops cysts inside the kidneys
Lupus	An autoimmune condition called lupus has been linked to organ damage, joint pain, fever, and skin rashes

CURRENT TREATMENT

Renal failure can be treated with dialysis or a kidney transplant. Dialysis treatments or transplanted kidneys will partially replace the function of damaged kidneys by removing wastes and surplus fluid from the body. As a result, many of the symptoms will improve.

TYPE OF TREATMENT	EXPLANATION
Peritoneal dialysis	This type of dialysis utilises your stomach lining to filter toxins and extra fluid from your body
Hemodialysis	A process to purge the blood of waste materials and extra water. A machine pushes the blood through a filter outside the body, cleaning it, and then pumping it back inside. Usually three times a week, this therapy can be received at home or in a facility
Kidney transplant	A surgical process in which the body receives an artificial kidney that is functional. The patient has a longer functional life as a result of this surgery. A difficult aspect of kidney transplants is finding a compatible kidney donor

WHAT WE OFFER?

STEM CELL THERAPY - SCITRON

Scitron is a type of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) derived from human umbilical cords. Following treatment, the cultured cells are administered either intramuscularly or intravenously into the patient. These cells are known for their low immunogenicity, ensuring a high level of safety, tolerability, and minimal risk of side effects.

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BENEFITS OF OUR TREATMENT

Promoting proliferation of epithelial cells
Reduces pain effectively
Minimal post-procedural recovery
Helps avoid surgery and its risks of complications
Reverse an injury
Prevents nerve damage
Less to no risk of rejection

HOW IT WORKS

The mechanism of how MSCs encourage the healing of damaged kidney

Different stem cell types can be formed from mesenchymal stem cells. By merging with the renal tubular cells, these cells can develop into mesangial cells. These cells help to revive kidney stem cells and promote renal cell survival by secreting growth factors to initiate the body's natural healing process.

In order to encourage the healing of damaged kidney tissue and reduce levels of general inflammation, these stem cells will be injected into the body. Additionally, the use of stem cells in conjunction with organ transplants has already reduced the need for a lifetime of immunosuppressive medications.

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