Managing NASH Liver Disease: Lifestyle Changes, Diet, and Treatment Options

NASH, which is an abbreviation for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, is a liver condition unrelated to consuming alcohol. Management of NASH liver disease with lifestyle and dietary modifications is critical. Your medical provider can tell you more. Nurse Practitioner Steven Reyno at Alpha Omega Wellness in Tampa, FL, provides comprehensive wellness services, including treatments to help manage NASH liver disease.

What You Need To Know About NASH Liver Disease

NASH liver disease causes excessive fat deposits to develop in the liver. NASH can develop due to:

• Genetics
• Metabolic changes
• Immune system problems
• Changes in digestive microorganism levels

When you have NASH liver disease, it means your liver function is impaired, and your body can’t eliminate toxins and waste material from your body as effectively. NASH causes toxins to build up in the liver, leading to liver damage, liver scarring, and impaired function of other vital organs.

You may not notice any signs or symptoms of NASH liver disease until the disease is advanced. Common signs and symptoms of NASH include:

• Jaundice
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal bloating
• Weakness and fatigue
• Poor appetite and weight loss
• Swelling and edema in your extremities
• Mental impairment
• Physical impairment

You can help manage the effects of NASH liver disease in some important ways. It’s important to:

• Eat a Mediterranean diet with lots of lean proteins like fish, vegetables, and grains
• Avoid eating red meats and uncooked shellfish.
• Limit or avoid alcohol consumption
• Limit your salt intake to avoid swelling associated with liver disease

Your medical provider can help you manage NASH, too. Losing weight is one of the best ways to reduce the effects of NASH. Even losing 3% to 5% of your total weight can cause fat deposits in your liver to decrease. Losing 7% to 10% of your total weight can decrease liver inflammation and scarring. Your medical provider can assist you with weight loss.

Want To Know More About NASH Liver Disease?

To learn more about managing NASH liver disease, including dietary and lifestyle adjustments and treatment options, call Nurse Practitioner Steven Reyno at Alpha Omega Wellness in Tampa, FL. You can reach him in the office by calling (813) 448-6244, so call today.