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Can i drink alcohol after a splenectomy?
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Once healed: And not using pain medication, when healed & pain free, when ok by your surgeon & then in moderation.
Answered 2/5/2021
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Yes: You may drink alcohol as long as you are no longer taking pain medications. The spleen plays no role in alcohol metabolism.
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