Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
NAFLD is an abbreviation that is used to denote nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It is a condition happening as a result of luxurious fat accumulating in the liver of individuals consuming little or no alcohol. Other individuals just develop rather light forms of fat build-up whereas some develop a more severe type known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Take advantage at the beginning of the disease to preserve your liver and prevent the development.
He examines your history of health, drinking, nutrition, physical activities and risk factors.
He examines and palpates the liver of the abdomen to enlarge or to be tender.
He monitors liver enzymes (ALT, AST), eliminates other liver injury causes, and examines eliminate metabolic indicators.
A biopsy, which determines the NASH and measures the inflammatory condition and the presence of fibrosis or scarring, is performed in specific cases.
Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
NASH, is a severe variant of NAFLD that is characterized by liver inflammation and potential scarring.
Yes. Most individuals become better by shedding off the weight, eating better, and exercising.
Restrict the consumption of sugary beverages, fried foods, red meat and packed snacks.
Unless blood tests and imaging provide a definite diagnosis of NASH.
Yes. Even losing 5-10 percent of your body weight would help to decrease fat and inflammation in the liver.
Yes. It is becoming prevalent in obese children and early intervention is critical.
Depending on the condition, your doctor will advise you to take blood tests and imaging after every 6-12 months.
It may be familial, although diet and physical activity are more significant.
Only if prescribed. Dr. Chadha can prescribe Vitamin E or other supplements as long as it is suitable.
Yes. Venture even to lean people could develop NAFLD, particularly, when there is poor diet or metabolic problems.
