Loin pain and blood transfusinons??

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Specializes in Oncology, Palliative care.

Does anyone know what causes loin pain which can be one of the reactions to a blood transfusion?!

Thanks

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Specializes in Advanced Practice, surgery.

I think it's due to a haemolytic reaction, usually caused by incompatability with the donor blood.

Take a look at this

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Specializes in Oncology, Palliative care.

Thanks for your reply Sharrie.

Does anyone know what causes the loin pain though?

thanks

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