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Swelling On Back Of Neck Of Right Ear. Taking Laxative For Diabetes Treatment. Side Effects Of Medicine?
Hello, my Dad is getting close to 88 years old. He has swelling on his neck back of his right ear. Its not hurting, but is a little sensitive if you rub it. Its about the size of an old silver dollar. He is diabetic but has it under control and he is taking this polyethylene glycol 3350 powder for a laxative. He read on the product information from this laxative that it could cause swelling . Do you think this could be the cause of his swelling or is he probably just hoping it is?
Sat, 29 Jun 2013
Hello,
Laxative may cause swelling of the limbs(Pedal edema) and not this kind of swelling.
This swelling may not be associated with laxative.
Your father needs surgical consultation for the swelling.
Laxative may cause swelling of the limbs(Pedal edema) and not this kind of swelling.
This swelling may not be associated with laxative.
Your father needs surgical consultation for the swelling.
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