Extensive motor neuron disease stem cell treatment at NeuroGen

Motor neuron disease affects lot of individuals in India every year. It is a group) of neurological conditions that affects the ability to transmit signals from the brain through the spinal cord to the various muscles in the body. Motor neuron disease treatment with stem cell therapy at NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute is beneficial.

Neurological disorders and diseases are most severe and cause debilitating consequences to the patient. As the brain is the center of control for all activities in the body, its health and normalcy are important for the everyday functioning of the body. There are several types of neurological conditions that are prevalent today, and conventional treatment methods often fail or are insufficient, in treating them effectively.

Motor neuron disorder is a term used to describe a number of conditions that affect the normal functioning of the motor neuron cells. The brain controls muscular activity in the body, including voluntary and involuntary muscle movements. The brain transmits and receives signals from different muscles in the body mainly through motor neuron cells. The signals are transmitted through the spinal cord to the muscle nerve cells. Any injury, damage or abnormality in the neuron cells can give rise to loss of motor control and movement. This condition can affect control of necessary muscle movements, including swallowing, respiration, talking, walking, hand gestures, etc.

Types of motor neuron diseases

Some commonly seen motor neuron diseases include:

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS)
• Progressive muscular atrophy
• Progressive bulbar palsy
• Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

What are the symptoms of motor neuron disease?

The symptoms begin to differ as the motor neuron disease progresses. Doctors differentiate the progression of the symptoms into three stages mainly:

Initial stage – In this stage, the symptoms slowly and subtly over a period of time.

Advanced stage – In this stage, the symptoms are seen affecting various functions of the body. Muscle spasms, respiratory problems, muscle weakness pain, problems in swallowing and speaking, walking problems and balance issues are noticed in this stage.

End stage –This stage induces body paralysis and affects normal breathing while limiting normal everyday activities severely.

What is the cause of motor neuron diseases?

There is no Medical research is still ongoing to find the reason for motor neurons to stop functioning in such conditions. Most of the times, motor neuron diseases are hereditary in nature. The SOD1 gene is affected in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) which prevents cells from repairing oxidative injuries in the body.

How are the motor neuron diseases treated conventionally?

Currently, there is no conventional treatment method that has been able to treat motor neuron diseases. However, advances in medical science have enabled us to take considerable control over the severity of the symptoms related to this disease. An expert physiotherapist can help effectively in improving the mobility and postural issues. A language therapist can help in regaining the ability to swallow and speak. Occupational therapists with considerable experience can help a child learn how to use various supportive devices which can improve the quality of life.

What is stem cell therapy for motor neuron disease like?

Motor neuron disease stem cell therapy, as done at NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute, enables regeneration of damaged cells and helps restore the lost functions. Extensive and an in-depth research study using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis done at NeuroGen(Brain and Spine Institute) shows a considerable increase in the survival of patients with motor neuron disease. Stem cell therapy supplements the conventional treatments and enhances the recovery process.

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