Prochymal Treatment: Stem Cell Therapy for Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease (regional enteritis or ileitis) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Known to cause ulceration's (Breaks in the lining) of the small and large intestines, but if can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus. Continuous inflammation causes intestinal wall to become thick. Usually occurs in the lower part of the small intestines (ileum). Crohn's disease can be difficult to diagnose, because its symptoms are similar to other intestinal disorders, including ulcerative colitis (Cause inflammation and ulcers in the top layer of the lining of the large intestines.) The disease fluctuate, between periods of inactivity (remission) and relapse, cause pain and make the intestines empty frequently (bowl movement), resulting in diarrhea. Also, symptoms include rectal bleeding, weight loss, fatigue, and fever. Crohn's disease in children may delay development and stunt growth. Also, cause abnormalities of the immune system and sores or ulcers, affecting the surrounding tissues of the bladder, vagina or skin. Documented in cases of Crohn's disease, nutritional deficiencies (protein, calories and vitamins), and inflammation of the eyes or mouth, kidney stones, gallstones or diseases of the liver.