Falls, PA
A 23-year-old female asked:
When can i drink alcohol after a grade 2 liver laceration? the incident happened september 18th and i was kicked in the stomach is how it happened and im just curious?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
You should not drink at all.
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Answered Oct 06, 2022
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Your liver is the primary recycling center of the body that breaks down a variety of materials, preserving the good and discarding the bad. Alcohol is broken down by the liver into les toxic materials. The liver cells can tolerate a reasonable amount of social consumption but the past injury may make that ability marginal. It takes 4-6 weeks for most injuries to settle down. Consume with caution.
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Answered Oct 06, 2022
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Alcohol is a poison that never did anybody any good, ever, so stay away from it. It will destroy your brain cells, facilitate development of cancer in many organs, including breast, cause hepatitis, cirrhosis and pancreatitis etc. There is no safe level of alcohol intake. Quit while you are ahead.
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Answered Oct 06, 2022
1 comment
Dr. Birendra Tandan commented
Urology 36 years experience
Dr. G's advice is sound. However if you must then wait till your MD gives OK and your liver function tests are normal and then in moderation.
Oct 7, 2022
Last updated Oct 7, 2022
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