Karen Gunther - Alcoholic cirrhosis (New Zealand)
Name: Karen Gunther 
Sex: Female
Country: New Zealand
Age: 48
Diagnoses: Alcoholic cirrhosis, HHCY-hyperhomocysteinemia, peripheral polyneuritis
Admission Date: August 7, 2011
Days Admitted to Hospital: 36
Karen had to go to her local hospital about 10 years ago because of xanthochromia as well as abdominal swelling. At the hospital, the routine physical examination revealed abnormal liver functioning and she was diagnosed with cirrhosis. After being treated, the xanthochromia and abdominal swelling were alleviated.
Admission PE:
Bp: 115/75mmHg; Hr: 80/min. Normal development and nutrition. Liver palms. The chest, back and upper limbs were covered with spider veins. Karen was alert and her breathing was normal. Her face was dark and gloomy. There was pigmentation throughout the entire skin and mucosa. There were no yellow stains in the sclera. There was no enlargement of the lymph nodes. The head had no deformities. There was no edema in the eyelids. Both pupils were equal in size and round, their diameter was 2.5mms. The pupils reacted normally to light stimulus, and had accommodation reflex and convergence reflex. There was no purulent secretion. The thorax had no abnormalities. The back was flat with no nodules. The respiration in both lungs was weak, with no dry or moist rales. There was no bulging in the precordium. The position of the apex beat was normal. The heart sounds were weak, but the cardiac rhythm was regular. There was no obvious pathological murmur in the valves. The abdomen was even. The liver's edge was palpable under the ribs- 6cms. The edge was round and blunt. The spleen was not touched under the ribs. There was no pressing pain or rebound tenderness. There was no shifting dullness. The bowel sounds were normal. There was no pressing pain or rapping pain in the kidney area. The spinal column, all four limbs and genitalia showed no abnormities. The muscle strength and muscle tone of all four limbs were normal. The pain and warm sensation was decreased. The sense of touch in the lower limbs was normal. The deep and shallow sensation of the skin was normal. The coordinated movements were normal. The abdominal reflex was weak. The bilateral patellar tendon reflex and achilles tendon reflex were normal. The bilateral pathological sign was negative.
Treatment:
We initially gave Karen a complete examination, and she was diagnosed with alcohol cirrhosis, HHCY- hyperhomocysteinemia, and peripheral polyneuritis. Karen was given treatment in order to expand the blood vessels and nourish the neurons. She was also given treatment in order to protect liver function.
After the completion of the treatment, Karen's mood and appetite had improved, and the face is more ruddy and glossy. The cutaneous pigmentation in the skin had been reduced. The weakness throughout the body is not as severe. The lower back pain symptoms had disappeared. The dosage of medications had been largely reduced. The liver palms had almost disappeared and the amount of spider veins had been reduced. The liver is palpable under the ribs at 2 cms. The liver function is normal. The pain sensation and temperature has improved obviously.
Karen told our doctors that before coming to our medical center, she didn't receive very effective treatment at the hospital in New Zealand. The doctors there told her that the only option was a liver transplant. After the stem cell treatment was completed, she explained to us how she felt much better throughout her body and that the appearance of her skin had greatly improved.
Karen told us: "In fact, I first came to Wu Stem Cells Medical Center to get treatment for my son, Alex. After the good results he received, I decided to come here for my condition. I just wanted to thank the staff at your medical center for their kindheartedness."
2011-10-12
Alexander Gunther Breischke 's mother email to Wu Stem Cells Medical Center:
"Dearest Terri and all the staffs of Wu Stem Cells Medical Center, my son is making improvements that can only be attributed to all of you. He is bouncing balls better than me and showing emotions that he never had. I feel better than I have in a LONG time. I am crying over Alexander's progress. The school sees an obedient child rather than an obstreperous one. Thank you so much ! Say hi to everybody for us too! Don't be strangers as we feel you every day as progress happens and miss you . Karen, Alex and Dave."
2011-11-07
Alexander Gunther Breischke 's mother email to our medical staffs:
" My son has just said a six word sentence in the form of a question. I am really amazed about the changes that are happening with him. We are trying to send our blood results to Dr Wu but there have been some delays. We will get them to you as soon as possible. We will need meds for both of us soon according to those results. We are both doing great and want to continue that. Alexander has changed so much speech wise and mentally. I am truly amazed... Regards, Dave, Karen, Alex. IT WORKED!"
2011-11-20
Alexander Gunther Breischke 's parents email to Wu Stem Cells Medical Center:
"Hello everyone, Sorry that we have not been a bit more attentive in keeping in touch with you all. The bonds and friendships that happened in Beijing were special and should not be forgotten, But back in the real world ( home ) day to day chores and responsibilities take over and weeks can slip by so quickly. There are still positive results for both Karen and Alex.
Karen, since we returned has had no signs of relapsing. No pain and almost full feeling in both her legs, Her liver seems to have fully recovered and is now using only one quarter of the pain medication for her spinal injury. Alex is showing lots of changes as well. Almost every day he will surprise us by saying something new. He wont do it at will but it is coming out spontaneously. He is playing and doing things in different ways,but its not all good. He is having difficulty adapting to his new abilities and deliberately tries to go back to how he was. He doesn't want to show any self reliance and we need to constantly push him to do things himself instead of doing everything for him. We want him to do new things all the time, but he has become so dependant and reliant that he doesn't want to change. But he is spending more time at school, and is starting to show some attention to the other kids, so we think that shortly he will start to want to join in there activities.
I hope that all of you are having as much progress from the treatment as we are,and we would love to hear from you."
Dave < Karen & ALEX
2012-01-18
Alex's parents write to Wu Stem Cells Medical Center:
"Hello from NZ. Hope all is well with all of you. Alex has made huge strides as he now is bathing himself and preparing some of own his meals. He verbalizes everything as he goes, ie take a bath, put the plug in, water, soap, dry off with towel. TALK talk,talk! Sometimes I wish I could shut him up! What I am most surprised about is a true gift for music. He plays the piano with both hands and has regained the manual dexterity he lost during birth. He is a great gardener too and I will expect him to earn his keep next year in the garden!. I am crying as I write this because I thought the delivering doctor had damaged him beyond repair but thanks to you in combination with his natural healing capabilities he is coming right. I cannot thank you enough. Dr. Wu really does repair damaged neurons/brains! Lots of love and THANKS again. Karen, Alex, Dave. This never would have happened without you. "
2012-04-16
Alexander's family member email to us:
Hi everybody,
Its been more than six months now since we all together in Bejing and I want to catch up and ask about your experiences following treatment. We went with myself being enthusiastic about the possibilities of stem cell treatment. A simple idea made large, yet with the apprehension that maybe this was to good to be true. Could it be this simple? easy?
Like yourselves we researched and asked the questions and we decided that there was no other viable alternative.
As most of you know, I was looking for help for not only Alex, but Karen as well, and after this time I can only say that, whether it was due to there treatment or another reason, there have been really good results.
Karen suffered from peripheral neuropathy. Damage to the nervous system in her legs and feet. Painful and disabilitating, and an enlarged liver and had been told that she would require a transplant within 5 years.
Its gone! Nothing else to say. Its gone!! She is all good and no problems. She cries when she talks about it.
Alex is different. He suffered a birth injury. No oxygen for 6 hours. Perinatal hypoxia due to an abruption of the placenta. Long story behind this but the end was that Alex was born severely brain damaged. No chance that he would ever walk or talk or be functional at all. Alex overcame most of this and as you saw he was very up and about when we were in China, though NO speech.
After us being home for 6 months, things are happening. He talks constantly though at a infant stage. Last week he worked out how to ask a question. He is definitely moving into that time when kids want to know.
Lots of Love
Dave Karen & ALEX
2012-04-28
Hi Terri,
Karen and Alex have both completed there medications which you prescribed.
For Karen, she has regained full liver function and the peripheral neuropathy and pain in her legs has completely disappeared. She is happy healthy, has a good diet and lots of exercise and is so thankful for the help you gave her.
Alex is so much changed. he is talking much better and understanding. He now goes to a "normal�� school with other children and is learning from them. He is so good that I bought him his own Dog that he takes for walks on the beach and with my help is training it. And he is learning at the same time.
I think that the stem cells helped greatly,but also him being with other children and now being in a good environment with lots of stimulation.
We were told by you that medication should continue for 6 months and we have done this. Karen has no need for more, and for Alex which of his medications are needed? He eats very well, lots of exercise, and lots of interaction with other children. He is getting better and learning every day.
I also had a message from Sandra from Serbia that she was going to be back at your clinic with Tara for more therapy today.
WE really enjoyed our stay with you, keep doing the good work
Love from Dave Karen & Alex
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