Experience Significant Improvements with Stem Cell Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treatment in India
Are you aware that 1 in 5000 males suffer from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy worldwide without the knowledge of novel therapy?
Your child has been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He has walking and other movement problems which cannot be cured by conventional treatment.
Are you looking for novel treatment options?
Stem cell therapy can help to regenerate muscle cells and cure most of the symptoms of muscular dystrophy.
Let us know how Robin Stuart’s son Robert defeated muscular dystrophy.
Mr. Robin Stuart was happy when his son was born as he was the only son in the whole family.
He and his wife celebrated their child’s first birthday with a lot of joy.
But the child Robert turned 3 years old, he started having problems with movement. He was unable to walk and sometimes tried to walk on his toe.
The parents also observed that Robert was unable to climb stairs and had breathing problems.
They took him to the doctor who first thought it was a neurological problem, but later on, a muscle biopsy confirmed that Robert had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
The doctor referred Robert to an orthopedist, occupational therapist, and pulmonologist for conventional treatment.
Robin was deeply worried as he could not find any new treatment options for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Nigeria.
Robin was advised by his friend Joseph to take his child to India for stem cell therapy.
In India, Robert got treated for his dystrophy using stem cell therapy.
After having stem cell treatment, Robert started recovering in 5 months’ time.
Most of his symptoms got cured and now he can rum in the playground of his apartment.
The entire family thanked MedicoExperts and the doctors for their help.
Let us now know about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy briefly.
What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. It primarily affects males, with symptoms typically appearing in early childhood.
DMD is caused by a mutation in the dystrophin gene, which leads to the absence or deficiency of dystrophin, a protein that is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of muscle fibers.
What are the Symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
Children between the age of 3-5 are unable to walk, run or climb steps.
As the disease progresses, they have breathing problems or cardiac problems.
They may require a wheelchair for their locomotion
What are the Causes of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
This is caused by an abnormal gene mutation in the X chromosome.
There is no production of the dystrophin protein in the body
The muscles are not protected from repeated abnormal contraction and relaxation. There is rapid death of muscles and the weakness starts from childhood age.
How is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy diagnosed?
Abnormal mutation in the dystrophin gene can be detected
Creatine kinase is abnormally increased due to the death of muscle cells
Muscle biopsy can differentiate between Becker and Duchene Muscular Dystrophy
Abnormal heart rhythms and cardiomyopathy can be detected by ECG
What is the conventional treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
Occupational therapists will teach exercises to the child. But, there may not be significant improvement in the physical activity of the child. As the child grows up, he will need wheelchair support
Respiratory function of the child may be damaged because of the dystrophy.
Pulmonologists will look after the breathing problem. But breathing problem may be a serious challenge to overcome.
The problem in the muscle may lead to curvature in the spine and stiffness and shortening of joints. Orthopedists will treat spine curvature-related issues. But, various muscular dystrophy symptoms like trouble walking and running may not be cured.
In muscular dystrophy patients, there is severe weakness in cardiac muscles.
Cardiologists will treat abnormal heart rhythms and cardiomyopathy. But, chances of heart failure may not be avoided
Advanced Stem cell therapy to cure Duchenne Dystrophy
Stem cells have immense power of regeneration and they can differentiate into muscle cells with the help of growth factors and the right environment
Stem cells are cultured in hygienic conditions after isolating from the bone marrow cells
Stem cells are injected into the cerebrospinal fluid.
Stem cells have the ability to repair muscle weakness and cure muscular death. Activities related to breathing, and walking can be performed and normal heart rhythms can be restored.
What are the expected outcomes of stem cell treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
- Child will be able to walk, run and play
- He can climb steps
- He will not have respiratory problems
- He will not have cardiac problems
- He will gain muscle strength
- He will get stronger in his limb and trunk
What is the success rate of Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment in India?
Stem cell treatment has cured the symptoms of over 90% of patients who have recovered from the disease. There is nil muscle wastage and improvement in the growth of muscle fibers. Children have gained strength in their limbs and can run and play sports
What is the cost of Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment in India?
Depending on the treatment protocol, the current cost of Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment in India is 1,60,000 INR/ cycle ( 2000 $ / cycle)
Frequently Asked Questions and patient concerns:
Q1. What is the life expectancy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Ans: It is a serious disease in which one can only live up to 25-30 years.
Q2. When does Duchenne muscular dystrophy occur?
Ans: It is an inherited disease and the symptoms are visible from early childhood.
Q3. How common is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Ans: It occurs in 1 out of 5,000 males and is an inherited disease condition.
Q4. What is the current status of stem cell therapy form the regulatory framework?
Ans: The stem cell-based therapy is in the research phase and not yet formally approved by ICMR. However, the application of stem cells, popularly known as bone marrow transplants, in blood-related disorders is approved by ICMR.
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