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Could alcohol be the cause of my enlarged spleen?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

If you drink a lot: Only if you have cirrhosis of the liver. Moderate drinking will not cause an enlarged spleen.

Dr Syal agreed

Answered 2/7/2013

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