Renal Treatment
Chronic Kidney Disease Stem Cell Treatment
Stage-based information and assessment for chronic kidney disease.
Chronic kidney disease is a gradual reduction in kidney function. In advanced disease, fluid, electrolytes, and waste products can build up and become dangerous without appropriate medical care.
Standard kidney care focuses on treating the cause, slowing progression, controlling complications, and planning dialysis or transplantation where needed. These established treatments remain important.
CKD is commonly described in stages. Stages 1 and 2 are earlier disease, stage 3 is moderate disease, stage 4 is severe reduction in function, and stage 5 is kidney failure. Your nephrologist interprets stage using your complete clinical results.
Mesenchymal stem cells are being studied for their possible role in tissue repair and immune regulation. Depending on the case, a medical team may consider intravenous or catheter-based delivery, but this requires individual assessment and is not a guaranteed way to avoid dialysis or restore kidney function.
People approaching dialysis, currently receiving dialysis, or waiting for transplantation may request a review of their records to discuss whether they are suitable for further assessment.
Stages of kidney disease
CKD stages 1–2 are earlier stages, stage 3 is moderate, stage 4 is a severe reduction in kidney function, and stage 5 is kidney failure. A nephrologist determines the stage from the full clinical picture and test results.
Standard care options
Standard care may include treatment of the cause and complications, medicines, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or kidney transplantation when appropriate. These established treatments remain important.
Who may request an assessment
People approaching dialysis, currently receiving dialysis, or waiting for a kidney transplant may ask whether a further individual review is appropriate.
Expectations and limits
Patients should continue the dialysis or transplant plan advised by their nephrologist. There is no guarantee that cell-based treatment will delay or prevent dialysis, reduce dialysis sessions, or restore kidney function.
Free initial consultation
Start with a medical case review
Share your diagnosis, recent results, current medicines, and questions. The team reviews the information before discussing whether further assessment in Bangkok may be appropriate.
Your initial conversation may take place by phone, video call, or in person.
Request your free case review