Stem Cell Therapy for Nerve Damage & Neuropathy in Thailand

Diabetes mellitus is the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy worldwide. Chronic high blood sugar levels damage small blood vessels (vasa nervorum) that supply peripheral nerves, leading to progressive nerve fibre degeneration, particularly in the feet and hands.

Traumatic nerve injuries from accidents, fractures, lacerations, crush injuries, or surgical complications can sever or damage peripheral nerves. Even after surgical repair, many patients experience incomplete recovery and persistent symptoms.

Autoimmune conditions including Guillain-Barre syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), and vasculitis can attack peripheral nerves, causing inflammation, demyelination, and progressive nerve damage.

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) affects up to 70% of patients receiving certain chemotherapy agents. The toxic effects on peripheral nerves can persist long after treatment ends, causing chronic pain and functional impairment.

Idiopathic neuropathy, where no identifiable cause can be found, accounts for approximately 30% of peripheral neuropathy cases. Despite thorough investigation, the underlying trigger remains unknown, making treatment particularly challenging.

Chronic alcohol use, nutritional deficiencies (particularly B vitamins), kidney disease, and certain infections (HIV, hepatitis C, Lyme disease) can cause or contribute to peripheral nerve damage.

Burning, tingling, or "pins and needles" sensations in the feet and hands, often described as feeling like walking on hot coals or wearing invisible gloves. These dysaesthesias are typically worse at night.

Progressive numbness that begins in the toes and fingertips and gradually spreads upward in a "stocking and glove" pattern, reducing your ability to feel temperature, pain, and touch.

Sharp, shooting, or electric shock-like pains that occur spontaneously or are triggered by light touch (allodynia), where even the pressure of bedsheets against the feet causes significant discomfort.

Muscle weakness and wasting in the affected limbs, leading to difficulty with grip strength, foot drop, balance problems, and increased risk of falls.

Loss of coordination and proprioception (position sense), making it difficult to walk on uneven surfaces, navigate stairs, or perform tasks requiring fine motor control in the dark.

Autonomic neuropathy symptoms including dizziness on standing (orthostatic hypotension), digestive problems, bladder dysfunction, and abnormal sweating patterns.

Foot ulcers, infections, and slow wound healing in areas of reduced sensation, particularly concerning for diabetic patients where minor injuries can lead to serious complications.