Sana Fatima Sana Fatima Asked 4 months ago

Can blood transfusion cause vomiting?

I had a blood transfusion yesterday and felt a bit nauseous afterwards, even vomited once. I'm wondering if this is a normal reaction. Can a blood transfusion cause vomiting?

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Sneha Rastogi Sneha Rastogi Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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I completely understand how scary it is to feel sick or start vomiting after a major medical procedure like a transfusion. It really makes your anxiety shoot up. Please let your doctor or nurse know immediately because it can be a mild reaction that they can treat easily.

Gopal Das Gopal Das Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Please keep your mind calm and have faith. Sometimes the body takes a little time to accept new blood, which can cause a bit of nausea or vomiting. Keep a positive attitude and inform the doctors so they can care for you properly.

Aditya Sen Aditya Sen Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Vomiting or fever after a transfusion can indicate a mild febrile non-hemolytic reaction. It's important to monitor temperature and heart rate. Please notify your doctor or healthcare provider immediately so they can evaluate it.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

My cousin had a transfusion last year and he felt super nauseous and vomited once. The nurses told us it can happen due to mild transfusion reactions, and they gave him an injection which fixed it. Just tell the hospital staff right away.

Rohit Verma Rohit Verma Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Haan, transfusion ke baad vomiting ho sakti hai agar body react kare to. Ye thoda common reaction ho sakta hai, par isko ignore mat karna na. Turant doctor ko batao taaki wo koi antacid ya anti-vomiting medicine de sakein.

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Ananya Joshi Ananya Joshi Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

My mother just had a blood transfusion and she has been vomiting since yesterday. I am so worried right now! Did this happen to anyone else's family members too, and how long did it take to get normal?

Priya Deshmukh Priya Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, transfusion ke baad aisi vomiting aur shivering ho sakti hai, thoda darr lagta hai. My aunt also had this, but the doctors controlled it immediately with some basic medicines. Please inform the nursing staff right away.

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