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  1. Jan 20, 2022 · patches of darker, discolored skin, usually on the neck or under the arms. A doctor may only diagnose NASH after many years, when cirrhosis occurs. Anyone who develops any of the following ...

  2. May 16, 2024 · NASH: Definition & Prevalence. NASH (now called MASH) is a dangerously progressive form of NAFLD in which patients have inflammation of the liver and liver damage, in addition to excess fat. About 1.5% to 6.5% of U.S. adults have NASH.. One estimate is that nine to 15 million adults have NASH. NASH prevalence is projected to increase by 63% by ...

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  3. Apr 4, 2024 · Not feeling well, or malaise. Pain or discomfort in the upper right belly area. Possible symptoms of NASH and cirrhosis, or severe scarring, include: Itchy skin. Abdominal swelling, also called ascites (uh-SY-teez). Shortness of breath. Swelling of the legs. Spider-like blood vessels just beneath the skin's surface.

  4. Aug 29, 2024 · skin itching. mental changes. reduced appetite. nausea and vomiting. muscle loss and weakness. easy bruising or bleeding. jaundice, which is the yellowing of your skin or eye whites. edema, which ...

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  5. Medical history. Your doctor will ask about things that put you at risk, like how much physical activity you get, whether you eat a lot of sugar, and if you have health conditions like type 2 ...

  6. Oct 6, 2023 · Harmeet Malhi, M.B.B.S., Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Mayo Clinic: NAFLD stands for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It really is an umbrella term for a continuum of diseases. And when we see additional features of inflammation and injury in the liver, we refer to that as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, which is a mouthful. So just NASH.

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  8. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH, is the most severe form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition in which the liver builds up excessive fat deposits. 1. The liver is part of the digestive system. The organ helps break down food, store energy, filter waste products, and remove toxins. 1 Even healthy livers contain some fat ...