Because many people falsely assume liver disease is strictly caused by heavy alcohol use, life-threatening conditions like MASLD frequently go undiagnosed until major damage occurs. When excess fat builds up in the liver, unchecked inflammation and scarring can quickly escalate toward cirrhosis, liver failure, or cancer. Our expert exposes the vague symptoms that mask MASLD and highlights why early detection is critical.
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- Dr. Nadege Gunn, hepatologist, chief medical officer of hepatology & obesity, Iterative Health
Early detection is crucial for getting the condition under control before it progresses. Dr. Nadege Gunn says the goal is to prevent cirrhosis, which is when healthy tissue gets replaced by scar tissue.
Another medication that’s been recently approved to treat MASH is semaglutide. While the GLP-1 receptor agonist is helpful with weight management, Dr. Gunn says there’s also some scientists who think it’s actively affecting the liver as well.
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