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The main risks are infusion reactions, procedure-related infection, fluid load in patients with reduced kidney function and the financial risk of an unproven therapy. Seek urgent care for high fever, breathing difficulty, a clear drop in urine output, rapid swelling or abnormally high blood pressure.
A kidney-specific risk is fluid volume. Cells always come with a carrier fluid, so patients who excrete poorly need careful calculation and should be weighed before and after.
A systemic risk is abandoning standard care. Some patients reduce medication or delay dialysis expecting cell therapy to work; this is dangerous and entirely preventable.
Provider-side red flags: guaranteed outcomes, same-day decision pressure, refusal to disclose the manufacturing source and no follow-up plan after you fly home.
Usually transient: low-grade fever, chills or discomfort at the administration site. Report everything to the team.
It is a theoretical concern requiring long-term monitoring, which is why documented follow-up matters.
Expectations are very low and risk higher; a nephrologist must assess individually.
See a nephrologist immediately with the treatment records; do not wait for the next session.
Ask in writing for GMP documentation, eligibility criteria, a follow-up plan and cancellation terms.
5 points • reviewed 2026-09-02
Reviewed and last updated: 2026-09-02
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Last updated: 2026-09-02 · This content is for information only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified doctor before making treatment decisions.
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