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Is it okay to drink alcohol 2 1/2 weeks after a grade 3 spleen laceration? i don't take the pain medication anymore and am not hurting
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Yes: Yes it is safe in moderation.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Probably OK: Most patients who are going to have trouble with splenic injury do so within the first 4 days. Virtually everyone else heals up just fine. Don't get drunk and fall down as your spleen feels fine but is not completely healed.
Answered 8/29/2016
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