Nash
Nash (Medical Term)
Nash (pronounced: nash), also known as Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, is a type of fatty liver disease, which is characterized by inflammation of the liver with concurrent fat accumulation in liver. It is part of a group of conditions called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Etymology
The term "Nash" is an acronym derived from Nonalcoholic SteatoHepatitis. The term was first used in medical literature in the 1980s.
Symptoms
Nash is usually a silent disease with few or no symptoms. Patients generally feel well in the early stages and only begin to have symptoms—such as fatigue, weight loss, and weakness—once the disease is more advanced or cirrhosis develops. The progression of Nash can take years, even decades.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of Nash is confirmed by a liver biopsy. The presence of fat in the liver, along with inflammation and damage, most likely suggests a diagnosis of Nash. Other blood tests may be carried out to rule out other causes of liver disease.
Treatment
There is no specific treatment for Nash. The most important recommendations are to:
- Lose weight (if overweight)
- Follow a balanced and healthy diet
- Increase physical activity
- Avoid alcohol
- Avoid unnecessary medications
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nash
- Wikipedia's article - Nash
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