What is nash of the liver?
My neighbour was diagnosed with 'NASH of the liver' and she looks quite concerned. I'm trying to understand what this condition means and how serious it is. Is it very common these days?
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7 months ago
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Hey, so NASH is Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis. Basically, it's a serious type of fatty liver disease not caused by alcohol. My fitness app actually gave me a heads-up about liver health markers, which got me researching this. It's often linked to lifestyle issues like poor diet and no exercise.
7 months ago
Oh, NASH. I recently read about it while looking up fatty liver. It sounds quite serious because it can lead to cirrhosis or even liver cancer if not managed. It's kinda scary how many things can affect our organs without us even knowing.
8 months ago
Yaar, NASH matlab non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ka advanced form. Actually, my uncle had something similar. It's when fat builds up and then starts causing inflammation and liver damage. Bohat common ho raha hai aajkal because of our diet and all.
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6 months ago
NASH is basically when your liver gets inflamed and damaged because of fat build-up, and it's not due to alcohol. It's often related to being overweight, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol. For me, regular exercise and a clean diet are non-negotiable to keep things like this away.
6 months ago
NASH stands for Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis. It's a severe form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease where there's not just fat, but also inflammation and liver cell damage. This can progress to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver failure. It's a serious condition that requires medical attention and lifestyle changes.