What is NASH?
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is an advanced form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD is caused by the accumulation of fat in the liver. When this buildup causes inflammation and damage, it is known as NASH and can lead to scarring of the liver. Scarring of the liver is a potentially life-threatening condition called cirrhosis. Learn more about Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis with Onyx Clinical Research today!
Symptoms of NASH
There are often no outward signs or symptoms associated with NASH. The most common symptoms are:
- Fatigue
- Pain in the upper right abdomen (usually mild)
NASH may lead to cirrhosis of the liver, causing one or more of the following symptoms as the condition progresses:
- Bleeding easily
- Bruising easily
- Itchy skin
- Yellow discoloration in the skin and eyes (jaundice)
- Fluid accumulation in your abdomen
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Swelling in your legs
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Slurred speech
- Spider-like blood vessels on your skin
Diagnosis of NASH
Diagnosis usually begins with a physical examination and review of the patient’s medical history. If NAFLD or NASH is suspected, blood tests are done to check how the liver is working. Imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound may also help.
If NASH is suspected, the patient undergoes a liver biopsy. In this procedure, a small piece of tissue is removed from the liver with a needle and examined under a microscope. This allows doctors to determine if scarring or inflammation of the liver tissue has occurred. Patients are usually sedated during the liver biopsy. The Physicians typically use a special MRI technique called MR-EFF (Elastography Fat Fraction) to determine the percentage of fat and scar present. This non-invasive diagnostic tool eliminates the need for a liver biopsy.
Treatment of NASH
Knowledgeable and highly qualified professionals in the medical community strive to provide each patient with the best care possible., shown to have an impact. This includes losing weight, maintaining a healthy diet, and treating underlying conditions such as hypothyroidism and diabetes. Medical Experts employ an integrative therapeutic approach that combines nutritional and lifestyle expertise and support with access to the latest clinical trials and research.
It is important for NASH patients to avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
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