Why Does My Skin Itch So Badly?Many people with liver disease struggle with chronic, very itchy skin. Not everyone with liver issues develops this symptom, but if you...reactionscomments
When the Fog Lifts: Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy and MASHSome mornings, my thoughts feel like puzzle pieces that refuse to fit together. Words I have always known hide somewhere out of...reactionscomments
From Fatigue to Recovery: 4 Early Signs of MASH To Look ForHello readers and fellow chronic health warriors. Since being diagnosed with MASH and going through recovery, I have had no choice but...reactions1comment
Understanding BMI and Its Role in MASH DiagnosisBMI stands for body mass index. BMI is a simple formula that uses your height and weight to determine your weight category...reactionscomments
How Drinking Alcohol Affects Liver Health with MASHYour liver is one of the most important organs in your body. It helps digest food, stores energy, and removes harmful toxins...reactionscomments
Cirrhosis of the Liver: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment OptionsCirrhosis of the liver is a severe condition characterized by permanent scarring and extensive liver damage. As cirrhosis worsens, the liver becomes...reactions6comments
Are You Newly Diagnosed With MASH?We know that oftentimes, many of our community members are brand new to their MASH diagnosis or maybe are just finding our...reactionscomments
Screening for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a serious liver condition. It is a serious type of a broader condition called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic...reactionscomments
What To Expect When Waiting for a Liver TransplantNavigating the journey of MASH disease while waiting for a liver transplant can be overwhelming, but understanding the process can help. If...reactions2comments
Understanding Living Liver Donation: A Transplant Surgery GuideLiving liver donation is a type of transplant surgery. It allows a healthy person to give part of their liver to someone...reactionscomments
Insulin Resistance and MASH: Understanding the Metabolic Connection and Actionable StepsMost people find out about insulin resistance when they get a type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis. However, it is also linked to...reactionscomments
How Getting Diagnosed With MASH Made Me FeelIt was December 22, 2022, when I got my diagnosis. I remember feeling very deflated and anxious about my liver biopsy results...reactions1comment
My Doctor Ordered an Ultrasound...What Does That Mean?An ultrasound on my liver was ordered. What is next? If you or your doctor suspect a MASH diagnosis, it's possible you just...reactions3comments
My Story of Lingering Liver Pain After a MASH DiagnosisBefore I received my diagnosis of MASH, I experienced itching, pain, and sensitivity on my right side. This is precisely where the...reactionscomments
A Liver Disease Nurse Answers Patients' Most Common QuestionsNavigating the complexities of a health diagnosis can be challenging, especially when medical terminology feels like a foreign language. If you've spent...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Does Having MASH Cause Breakouts?Greetings, fellow warriors and readers. I apologize for my recent absence; I have been grappling with both physical and mental discomfort. One...reactionscomments
How MASH Affected My Social LifeI wanted to share my story of how living with MASH has affected my social life. How living with an invisible chronic...reactionscomments
Hear + Now: Liver Health Beyond the ScaleWhen you have MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis), the advice you hear most often is probably "lose weight." But is that the whole...reactionscomments
Getting a Second Opinion for Your MASH DiagnosisA diagnosis of any disease or life-altering condition like metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about...reactionscomments
