What is Fatty Liver/NASH?
According to the Fatty Liver Foundation, Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (Fatty Liver/NASH) is a type of fatty liver disease, characterized by inflammation of the liver with concurrent fat accumulation in the liver. Mere deposition of fat in the liver is termed steatosis, and together these constitute fatty liver changes. Essentially, it is a condition in which too much fat is being stored in your liver.
NASH is a form of NAFLD. NASH is essentially the same thing as NAFLD, but in addition to the fat in the liver, hepatitis and liver cell damage is also present. About 20 percent of people with NAFLD have NASH, and about 3 to 12 percent of adults in the United States have NASH, making it uncommon. Fatty Liver/NASH is most common in patients who are overweight or obese, but other risk factors include diabetes, high cholesterol, poor diet, sleep apnea, and Polycystic ovary syndrome.
Symptoms
According to Cedars Sinai, the symptoms of the condition include:
- Fatigue
- Pain in the upper right abdomen
- 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
It is fairly simple to diagnose someone with Fatty Liver/NASH. Usually, it involves an MRI or an ultrasound to be able to see the liver and determine if excess fat is present. Sometimes, it may involve taking a biopsy of the liver to test the tissue for excess fat. This also allows for the opportunity to see if inflammation or scarring is present.
Treatment for Fatty Liver/NASH
There is no standard treatment or cure for this condition, aside from lifestyle changes or taking part in a Fatty Liver/NASH clinical study.
Lifestyle Changes
Since Fatty Liver/NASH happens most commonly to people who are overweight or obese, making lifestyle changes can help the condition. This can include eating healthier, losing weight and addressing any underlying medical conditions. In addition, drinking alcohol can exacerbate the issue, even though NASH is not alcohol-related.
Fatty Liver/NASH Clinical Study
Since there is no absolute cure for this condition, researchers are working hard to find one. One of the ways you can have the most up-to-date access to the latest research and technologies is to take part in a Fatty Liver/NASH clinical study. You can also expect:
- Complimentary consultation and health exam
- Complimentary comprehensive lab reports
- Complimentary study-related medicines
- Meets all industry safety guidelines
- Governed & monitored by the central ethics committee
- Free transportation or travel reimbursement
- FDA-approved
- HIPAA-compliant
- Full confidentiality
- Guaranteed compensation
If you or someone you know is interested in taking part in a Fatty Liver/NASH clinical study, simply fill out our form to learn more information. If you qualify, you can receive compensation up to $6895!
