A NASH Nurse Answers Patients' Most Common QuestionsIf you’ve spent any time in the healthcare world, you’ve probably realized pretty quickly that we healthcare providers often use an entirely different language. The gap between what’s being said...
What it Was Like to Have a Liver BiopsyAt one year post liver transplant, you will probably be required to have a liver biopsy, or you may be having one as a diagnostic test to confirm liver disease...
Can NASH Cause Permanent Damage to My Body?Before I got my diagnosis of NASH, one of my many symptoms was pain and sensitivity on my right side where the liver is. The pain felt as if it...
What is Living Liver Donation?Living liver donation is a transplant surgery that allows a healthy person to donate a portion of their liver to someone in need. This selfless act can save lives and...
NASH and ItchingDo you ever have a persistent itch that worsens as you try to relieve it, spreading all over your body? If yes, this article might help clarify why you feel...
Preparing for a Liver BiopsyA liver biopsy is a procedure in which a doctor takes a small sample of liver tissue for examination. A liver biopsy can help diagnose liver conditions such as nonalcoholic...
What Caused My NASH?Today I want to talk about what caused my non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, better known as NASH. There are several contributing factors as to why I got diagnosed with liver disease, but...
Screening for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a serious liver condition. It is a serious type of a broader condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), where fat builds up in the liver...
