How NASH can harm your health
NASH can impact more than your liver. It may be associated with other health problems.
NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis) can scar your liver and lead to cirrhosis (severe scarring or fibrosis), liver cancer, the need for a liver transplant, and even death. NASH is associated with type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
NASH can directly increase your risk of:
Cirrhosis
NASH with liver scarring can become cirrhosis (severe liver scarring) if left unmanaged. In fact, 1 in 4 people with NASH will develop cirrhosis in as little as 2 years.
Liver transplant
The leading cause of liver transplants in women is NASH. It's the second leading cause for men.
Liver cancer
~1 in 4 people with NASH and cirrhosis will get liver cancer. However, liver cancer can also occur in people who have NASH without cirrhosis.
Shortened life span
NASH can shorten life expectancy, so it's important to manage it as soon as possible.
Additionally, NASH is associated with:
Type 2 diabetes
Heart disease
LIVER FACT
NASH could soon become the #1 reason for liver transplants among men and women in the US,
beating out other forms of hepatitis and alcohol abuse. NASH is currently the #1 cause for liver transplant in women.
Don’t wait to get tested if you think you may have NASH.
Having a doctor check for NASH is important because most people don’t have any symptoms in the early stages.
While NASH can have severe health consequences, the liver has amazing powers of recovery. There are steps you can take now to help slow or even reverse the disease. Get tips
While NASH can have severe health consequences, the liver has amazing powers of recovery. There are steps you can take now to help slow or even reverse the disease.
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