A 31-year-old member asked:
How long should i wait before drinking alcohol after a car accident with a possible liver laceration?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Donn Schroderanswered
General Surgery 41 years experience
It depends: It depends on the severity of the liver injury.Your doctor will know your case specifically and advise you. Blunt trauma can cause laceration the liver but in addition the liver is is often contused (bruised) which can affect liver function more than the laceration. Recovery can take weeks to months. If you are taking pain medication you definately should refrain from alcohol.
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Dr. Scott Bolhackanswered
Wound care 37 years experience
Alcohol: If the car accident had anything to do with alcohol, i wouldn't recommend you drink ever.
Consult with your physician for clearance for alcohol consumption.
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Dr. Ed Friedlander commented
Pathology 46 years experience
Thanks for getting to the point, Dr. Bolhack.
Jan 20, 2015
Last updated Aug 31, 2016
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