NASH
What is NASH?
NASH stands for Non-Alcoholic Steato Hepatitis. It can be defined as the liver manifestation of a metabolic disorder and is the most severe form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It is part of a group of conditions called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. You may be told you have a “fatty liver.” Many people have a buildup of fat in the liver, and for most people, it causes no symptoms and no problems. Dr. Vikrant Kale at Kaizen Gastro Care Clinic provides treatment for NASH
What are the symptoms of NASH?
You may have no symptoms in the early stages of NASH. Most people who have NASH feel fine and don’t know that they have it. you may start to have symptoms such as:
- Fatigue (feeling tired all the time).
- Weight loss for no clear reason.
- General weakness.
- An ache in the upper right part of your belly.
It may take many years for NASH to become severe enough to cause symptoms.
Diagnosis:
No single test can diagnose NASH. Dr. Vikrant Kale will ask you about other health problems you’ve had. To see if fat is building up in your liver and to rule out other diseases, your doctor may do tests such as:
- Blood tests.
- An abdominal ultrasound.
- A CT scan.
- An MRI scan.
Dr. Vikrant Kale may do a liver biopsy to be sure that you have NASH. In a liver biopsy, He takes a sample of tissue from your liver and checks it for signs of NASH.
How is nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) treated?
Treatment for NASH includes managing conditions that increase your risk for NASH or make it worse. You can:
- Reduce your total cholesterol level.
- Reach a healthy weight. Losing 3% to 10% of your total body weight can make a difference.
- Control diabetes.
- Stop or cut back on drinking alcohol.
- Exercise regularly
In some cases, Dr. Vikrant Kale may suggest medicine to control or reverse liver damage caused by NASH.
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