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I got spleen removed due to sports injury, can i still consume alcohol?
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Splenectomy: should not affect alcohol metabolism. It does, however, affect your ability to fight certain infections and cause elevated platelet counts. So you should consult your doctor about prevention against diseases that your splenectomy can predispose you to.
Answered 8/31/2014
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