Title: Biochemical profile and various treatment modalities of patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Authors: Dr Vinod Kumar, Dr Ritu Bhagat
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i5.07
Abstract
Introduction: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an increasingly recognized condition that may progress to end stage liver disease.
Aim: The objective is to study the biochemical profile and various treatment modalities in patients of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
Material and Methods: The present study was carried out on 60 patients of NASH over a period of one year at Pathology Department of GMC, Jammu which is a tertiary care centre. All patients with NASH were screened for various risk factors associated with NASH. Detailed history was taken and thorough clinical examination was done.
Results: out of 60 patients, 28(46.66%) were males and 32(53.32%) were females. 85% of the patients were in the age group of 31-70 years.
Conclusion: In the present study it was found that obesity, hyperlipidemia and diabetes mellitus were significantly associated with the NASH.
Keywords: non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, obesity, liver function test, diabetes mellitus.
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