What does the NASH mean?

What does the NASH mean?

Overview. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is an advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD is caused by buildup of fat in the liver. When this buildup causes inflammation and damage, it is known as NASH, which can lead to scarring of the liver.

How long can a person live with NASH?

Prognosis. Life expectancy greatly decreases if NASH progresses to cirrhosis—complete scarring of the liver. It is the most serious complication of NASH. The average life expectancy for those with decompensated liver failure is about two years.

Is NASH a serious disease?

NASH (or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis) is a type of NAFLD that can damage the liver. NASH occurs when the fat buildup in the liver leads to inflammation (hepatitis) and scarring. NASH can be life-threatening, as it can cause liver scarring (called cirrhosis) or liver cancer.

What is the main cause of NASH?

NAFLD and NASH are both linked to the following: Overweight or obesity. Insulin resistance, in which your cells don't take up sugar in response to the hormone insulin. High blood sugar (hyperglycemia), indicating prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.

What does NASH stand for liver?

Usually, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)—including nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)—is a silent disease with few or no symptoms.

What does steatohepatitis mean?

A type of liver disease in which fat builds up in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol. This causes inflammation of the liver and damage to the cells in the liver, which may lead to cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and liver failure.

What are signs that your liver is struggling?

Some signs your liver may be struggling are:

• Fatigue and tiredness. ...
• Nausea (feeling sick). ...
• Pale stools. ...
• Yellow skin or eyes (jaundice). ...
• Spider naevi (small spider-shaped arteries that appear in clusters on the skin). ...
• Bruising easily. ...
• Reddened palms (palmar erythema). ...
• Dark urine.

Is NASH a death sentence?

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What is Nash diet?

A NASH diet is a healthy-eating plan. It is naturally rich in nutrients. It's also low in fat, calories, and added sugar. Making healthy food and drink choices is key to managing NASH. Physical activity is also important.

What are the worst foods for fatty liver?

6 types of foods to avoid if you have fatty liver disease

• Alcohol. Alcohol can be a major cause of fatty liver disease as well as other liver diseases.
• Added sugar. Stay away from sugary foods such as candy, cookies, sodas, and fruit juices. ...
• Fried foods. ...
• Added salt. ...
• White bread, rice, and pasta. ...
• Red meat.

What does Nash stand for?

• NASH is an acronym that stands for "nonalcoholic steatohepatitis," a common liver disease that develops in people who drink little or no alcohol. People who have NASH have excessive fat in their livers as well as inflammation and sometimes scarring of the liver related to that fat.

What is Nash and what causes it?

• Causes of NASH. Experts are not sure why some people with NAFLD have NASH and others have simple fatty liver. Research suggests that certain genes may play a role. People with NAFLD are more likely to have NASH if they have one or more of the following conditions: obesity, especially with a large waist size. high blood pressure.

What is Nash short for?

• NASH, short for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, is a type of liver disease in which liver fat builds up in people.