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At one year post-liver transplant, you'll probably be required to have a liver biopsy. You may also undergo a biopsy as a diagnostic test, often paired with a liver ultrasound...

Hello! I am Kimberly Nash, a liver advocate (how ironic that my name is after a liver disease I advocate for!) As you can imagine, I get lots of laughs...

Do you ever have a persistent itch that worsens as you try to relieve it, spreading all over your body? If so, this article clarifies why you feel your clothes...

Navigating the complexities of a health diagnosis can be challenging, especially when medical terminology feels like a foreign language. If you've spent any time in the healthcare world, you've probably...

Before I got my diagnosis of NASH, I experienced itching, pain, and sensitivity on my right side, where the liver is. The pain felt as if it were spreading to...

An ultrasound on my liver was ordered. What is next? If you or your doctor suspect a NASH diagnosis, it's possible you just had some blood work completed, showing your liver...

One of the tricky things about having a chronic health condition like nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is sometimes, there are not a lot of treatment options out there. Basic NASH/MASH management...

BMI stands for body mass index. BMI is a simple formula that uses your height and weight to determine whether you are underweight, normal weight, or overweight. It also indicates...

It was December 22, 2022, when I got my diagnosis. I remember feeling very deflated and anxious about my liver biopsy results. My hepatology nurse, with whom I have grown...

A type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis is the most common time people learn about insulin resistance. However, insulin resistance is also linked to many other health conditions, including nonalcoholic steatohepatitis...

Would you like to share your experience with NASH/MASH and help others who are also living with the condition? NASHDisease.net is looking to add new patient advocate voices to our...

Many people with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) have told us that it can be challenging to find other people in their community who truly understand their experiences. Our goal at NASHDisease.net...

Today I want to talk about what caused my nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, better known as NASH or MASH. There are several contributing factors as to why I got diagnosed with liver...

The liver is one of the most vital and versatile organs in the human body. Tucked beneath your rib cage on the right side, it is the body’s largest internal...

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...

The night started out just like any other night. But what I didn't know is my life was about to change forever. I'm a welder. I went to work and...

I was diagnosed with NASH in December 2022, but before I was given my diagnosis, I had many painful and persistent symptoms. Some symptoms have been worse than others. I...

A 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...

I have struggled with my weight nearly my entire life, so I suppose I should not have been so shocked to discover that I was diagnosed with Fatty Liver Disease...

If you or a loved one is waiting for a liver transplant, knowing what to expect may help reduce anxiety and better prepare you for the journey ahead. A liver...