QUICK FACTS: NONALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS
Symptoms:
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is usually a silent disease with few or no symptoms.
As NASH progresses and liver damage gets worse, you may start to have symptoms such as:
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Fatigue (feeling tired all the time)
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Weight loss for no clear reason
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General weakness
Common Causes:
Although Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) has become more common, its underlying cause is still not clear. It’s most likely caused by a combination of your family history and things in your environment.
Risk factors are things that make a health problem more likely. Risk factors for NASH and liver damage include:
Diagnosis:
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Medical history review and review of symptoms
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Physical examination
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Blood test panels
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Imaging studies (abdominal ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scan)
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Liver biopsy
Common Treatment:
There is currently no specific therapies for NASH. Recommendations may include:
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Reduce weight
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Follow a balanced and healthy diet
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Increase physical activity
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Avoid alcohol
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Avoid unnecessary medications
