Stem cells for cirrhosis – worth the money or scam?
My brother has alcoholic cirrhosis, Child-Pugh B. He’s sober for 2+ years now, but doctors keep saying transplant is the only “radical” solution in the future. We’re considering stem cell treatment abroad because waiting lists here are insane. Saw a few ads but hard to tell what’s legit. Did anyone actually go through this or know reliable clinics/experiences?
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I can’t say it’s suitable for everyone, especially Child-Pugh C, but for B-class patients who are already sober and stable, some people do get meaningful benefit - mainly better quality of life, less frequent hospitalisations, sometimes postponing transplant for years. The most important thing is the clinic’s transparency: do they show independent lab results? Do they do multiple infusions? Proper immunomodulation?
This particular patient experience page looks quite detailed and balanced https://stemplus.clinic/disease-treatment/cirrhosis/ - not everything became perfect, but several parameters clearly moved in the right direction over 12 months. Ask for video consultations and full medical summary before deciding.