The Promise of Stem Cells in Treating Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia, which is a disorder of widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties, affects millions of individuals around the globe. It is highly prevalent, but its exact cause remains unknown. Available therapies manage only the symptoms, not the underlying cause. But with recent advances in regenerative medicine, fibromyalgia has been successfully treated using stem cell therapy in a novel manner. Understanding Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a widespread musculoskeletal pain with associated fatigue, sleep disturbance, and impaired memory. Fibromyalgia is believed to be the result of a change in the brain and spinal cord's reaction to pain messages. Fibromyalgia does not cause inflammation or tissue damage, unlike some other rheumatic diseases, so it is very difficult to diagnose and cure flawlessly. How Stem Cells Can Help Stem cells are unique in that they can differentiate into more than one cell type and possess regenerative capability as well. In fibromyalgia, the spot...