How does not having a spleen affect blood alcohol levels? Age 45, weight 260, height 62.  My spleen was accidentally ruptured and removed when I was a teenager playing football. I had my blood alcohol tested and I was not intoxicated but my level showed .11
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Presence or absence of spleen does not affect the blood alcohol levels. Absence of spleen due to previous surgery predisposes an individual to infections by encapsulated bacteria like pneumococcus, streptococcus etc. Rest nothing else is affected by absence of spleen. Alcohol levels will show up in blood when you have taken alcohol, however, it does not necessarily mean that you are intoxicated. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor.