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Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (Nash)

As Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is emerging as a more prominent issue in the younger groups, our Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) program at GastroDoxs in Houston offers the patients with individualized and evidence-based treatments to make sure that liver inflammation is reversed, metabolic recovery is made, and progressions that would allow individuals to be provided with caring care, management, and evidence-based care to oppose the disease and prevent further development of liver cancer in the shape of the liver according to the community needs.

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Symptoms

What Is Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)?

Fallalcoholic steatohepatitis or NASH is where fatty hepatitis is caused by the buildup of fat which leads to inflammation and cell damage to the liver. Comparative to the alcoholic liver disease, NASH occurs in people who hardly consume or do not consume alcohol. Unattended sustained inflammation can result in fibrosis (scarring) over time and acquire cirrhosis.

Common Symptoms

NASH at its early forms hardly experiences any symptoms. As the disease advances, you can also feel:

  • Perpetual tiredness/loss of energy.
  • Marginal pain or abdominal pains in the upper right.
  • Abdominal Fullness or Pressure below the ribs.
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Large liver that is identified through imaging.

Causes

NASH is a condition that arises normally in case the liver is overworked by fats that lead to an inflammatory condition. Key risk factors include:

  • Obesity or rapid weight gain
  • Type 2 diabetes caused by insulin insensitivity.
  • Increased triglycerides/cholesterol.
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Poor dietary patterns and lack of exercise.
Treatment

Treatment Options for NASH in Jersey Village

Treatment includes lifestyle changes and medical care:

  • Weight loss: Reduction by seven percent or one out of every ten percent of body weight through tailor-made eating habits and workouts can achieve a lot in lowering the quantity of liver fat and swelling.
  • Diet plan: It is possible to prevent the development of the disease with the help of changing the eating pattern including whole grains, fruit, vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats.
  • Exercise: 150 minutes of exercise per day (fast paced walking, cycling) to help decrease insulin resistance is healthy and good to the liver.
  • Supplements: Vitamin E or omega-3 fatty acids are prescribed to supplement the liver functioning in some particular patients in the care of a doctor.
  • Blood tests and imaging: To monitor inflammation and fibrosis, it is possible to regularly monitor lost liver enzymes (ALT, AST) and ultrasound or elastography.
  • Medications and advanced treatments: These are drugs or referral to clinical trials and specialized treatments which may be additionally added to the care plan when necessary.

Why Choose GastroDoxs?

There is no time left to save your liver health just in the event that you have already been diagnosed with NASH or even in the belief that it could be a case of fatty liver disease. Call our board approached gastroenterologist in Houston. We will do a detailed examination and a personal treatment plan and help you in every step of an inflammatory reduction and liver functioning improvement.

You can either make your reservations by calling the number 832-476-1649 or use our portal where you can log in and make certain that you have your appointment and are on the way to the healthy liver that you require.

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Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between NAFLD and NASH?

Yes. Two of them include NAFLD (Non alcoholic fatty liver disease) which the simple fact of the accumulation of fat in the liver and NASH which entails inflammation and destruction of liver cells.

What is NASH?

The swelling and self-destruction of the liver because of the fat in the liver fed not by alcoholism.

What is the ICD-10 code for NASH?

The code of the disease that is used by healthcare providers to identify and subsequently track the disease is 75.81 according to ICD-10 which assigns the code to Nash.

What foods help manage NASH?

The NASH-friendly type of diet is premised on the lean protein, fish, whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. There should be no added sugar, refined carbohydrates, or processed food.

Can NASH lead to cirrhosis?

Yes. Naive infection The inflammatory response that does not successfully develop to a scarring response causes the persistence of the inflammatory response and scarring in NASH to develop cirrhosis or liver failure.

How is NASH treated?

The treatment is premised on lifestyle changes which include reducing weight, healthy diet, and exercise. Vitamin E can be prescribed or insulin-sensitizing drugs in others.

How do doctors test for NASH?

It could be diagnosed by administering blood tests which were conducted to check liver functions, through imaging tests like ultrasound or MRI tests and in some instances by conducting liver biopsy to find out the diagnosis beyond reasonable doubt.

Can liver damage associated with NASH be reversed?

The accumulation of liverfat and inflammation can be decreased with the early intervention and weight loss (7-10 per cent of the body mass), and gradually reverse the damage so slightly.

Which lifestyle modifications will be made?

To be healthy on the liver, gradually lose weight by maintaining a healthy well-balanced diet of at least 150 minutes weekly of moderate exercise.

Where am I going to get a specialist of NASH in Houston?

The only thing you need to do is to make an appointment with a board-certified gastroenterologist to care about NASH and individual treatment programs by calling GastroDoxs.

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