Ulcerative Colitis and Inflammatory Disease

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a common inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes both inflammation and ulcers to form in the lining of the colon. Researchers do not know the exact cause of the disease, but many believe it to be that the immune system is triggered to attack to kill off the good bacteria in the colon. These bacteria help the food digest. Ulcerative colitis can strike at any age, but most UC patients are diagnosed in adolescence.

Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms

Symptoms of ulcerative colitis come and go, as patients experience periods of remission and flare-ups. Common symptoms of ulcerative colitis include:

• Stomach cramps and pain
• Bleeding with bowel movements
• Severe, and frequent diarrhea
• Patients may lose their appetite and lose weight

Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Options

Treatments for the condition include anti-diarrheal medications, steroids, and other immunosuppressive drugs. Spicy or fatty foods can make the symptoms worse in some individuals, so for some patients, a change in diet or behavior may show benefits. Severe cases of ulcerative colitis require surgery to completely remove the colon.

For patients with ulcerative colitis, Innovations Stem Cell Center deploys SVF stem cells through IV along with injections. See our blogs for a better understanding of stem cells: What are Stem Cells? and Understanding Adipose-Derived Stem Cells. Damaged tissue attracts stem cells through growth factor chemical messages, and deployed stem cells to find the damaged or diseased tissue and begin repairs.

Patients begin seeing results in the first few weeks of treatment. Some patients may require additional deployment.

Cost of Stem Cell Treatments for Ulcerative Colitis

Stem cell therapy at Innovations Stem Cell Center starts at $12,500 for most
conditions, with your investment including the complete procedure: medical
evaluation, adipose tissue harvest, stem cell processing, precision deployment,
and follow-up care. More complex procedures, such as spine treatments requiring
dual-physician image-guided deployment, are $16,000. Many patients achieve
significant improvement with a single treatment, though some conditions benefit
from follow-up treatments at a reduced rate of $5,000 each. Financing options
are available with payments as low as $208 per month, and we accept HSA/FSA funds.

If You Have Ulcerative Colitis, Innovations Medical Can Help You

Innovations Medical offers stem cell treatment procedures at our Dallas practice location. Call today for a consultation.