Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common liver condition that requires timely diagnosis. It involves a spectrum of liver conditions ranging from
non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) to fibrosis and can eventually evolve into cirrhosis.
Over the years, liver biopsy has been the popular diagnostic procedure for NASH/NAFLD. However, considering the progressive nature of NAFLD, sole reliance on liver
biopsy procedures does not only lack feasibility but is also susceptible to suboptimal standardization. Going through liver biopsy surgery is unnecessary at the
slightest observation of NAFLD symptoms.
Observing NASH/NAFLD red flags is not enough to determine the presence of the disease. You will need a proper diagnosis to ascertain the liver condition. This
article emphasizes the benefits of choosing the non-invasive liver test diagnostic procedure instead of the invasive method.
UNDERSTANDING NASH/NAFLD
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is one of two types: simple fatty liver or NAFL and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Simple fatty liver or NAFL
indicates the presence of fat in the liver. NASH is the least common and clinically aggressive variant of NAFLD.