What to Expect During Your First Appointment with a NASH Specialist

Your liver is a vital organ, therefore, you should take it seriously if you've had a recent diagnosis of NASH Liver Disease in Tampa, FL. While such a diagnosis can be scary, a visit with The Alpha Omega Wellness team can help you through the situation.

What Is NASH?

 The acronym stands for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis. This condition involves a collection of fat accumulation in your liver cells. When fat accumulates in any organ, it stops it from functioning properly. This is a problem, as your liver is an organ that helps to clean the blood. As a result, you'll end up with a swollen, damaged liver that can eventually develop cirrhosis or cancer.

If you show signs of this condition, such as easy bruising, confusion or slurred speech, constant itching, discolored skin under arms or on the neck, a swollen belly, or spider veins in various parts of your body, consult a specialist at the Alpha Omega wellness team. Unfortunately, many years may have passed with this condition before the signs show up to allow a proper diagnosis. That's why when signs do reveal themselves, you must act immediately.

How Can a Specialist Help Me?

 When you have your first visit for a NASH Liver Disease consultation in Tampa, FL, you can expect a thorough evaluation of the stage of liver disease progression you have. We encourage you to have a list of questions prepared for the specialist, as well. During the consultation, you can expect the team to review the symptoms you are showing and discuss other potential symptoms to watch out for.

They may take some lab tests to analyze your liver enzymes. During your initial visit, you'll learn about current cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Your specialist will work with you to lower those levels if they are too high, as it can worsen your condition otherwise.

If you are overweight, which can exacerbate the conditions, you can expect your specialist to recommend lifestyle changes. The team may be able to assist you with medical weight loss if you qualify for it. If necessary, you may also get a referral to work with other healthcare professionals in cohesion with the Alpha Omega Wellness team.

The professionals at Alpha Omega Wellness can help you manage your NASH Liver Disease in Tampa, FL. We are a trained and compassionate team of professionals who help individuals deal with liver, weight, and overall wellness concerns. If you are ready to take the next step to heal your liver disease, call us today at 813-448-6244 to make an appointment.