Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
From IDWiki
- Spectrum of disease from hepatic steatosis, to hepatic steatosis with inflammation, to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
- The last stage (NASH), can progress to cirrhosis
Management
- Weight loss, with caloric restriction +/- exercise
- Avoid heavy alcohol use
- Monitor for progression to NASH
Further Reading
- Chalasani N et al. The diagnosis and management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: Practice guidance from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Hepatology. 2017;67(1):328-357.
