NASH
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is an advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD is caused by buildup of fat in the liver. When this buildup causes inflammation and damage, it is known as NASH, which can lead to scarring of the liver.
Symptoms
There are often no outward signs or symptoms associated with NASH. The most common symptoms are:- Fatigue
- Pain in the upper right abdomen (usually mild)
- Bleeding easily
- Bruising easily
- Itchy skin
- Yellow discoloration in the skin and eyes (jaundice)
- Fluid accumulation in your abdomen
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Swelling in your legs
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Slurred speech
- Spider-like blood vessels on your skin