What is a FibroScan?

Simply known as NASH, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis is a disease of the liver which results in inflammation and can cause significant damage to this vital organ. NASH is a more progressive form of another liver condition, known as NAFLD, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which stems from more than five percent of fat in the liver produced by abnormal cells. Unfortunately, if the disease is left untreated and progresses over time, it can cause other rather serious symptoms and conditions including jaundice, abdominal fluid accumulation, cirrhosis of the liver, and swelling in the legs. 

While the primary cause of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis is difficult to pinpoint, there are several factors that increase your risk for the disease. Risk factors include obesity, type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance. If you are suffering from any of these conditions, your doctor will most likely monitor your liver function to determine if you have NASH or a similar liver condition.