Erik Kramer, DO, MPH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
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Co-authored Articles (151)
How to
Locate Your Prostate
The prostate is a walnut-sized organ in males that plays a major role in the production of semen. The easiest way to access the prostate is by way of an index finger carefully inserted into the rectum. The processes for ...
How to Get Rid of Balanitis: Home Remedies & Medical Treatment
Your guide to treating pain, swelling, and redness on the head of the penisIs your penis feeling red, itchy, or sore, especially around the head? This condition, called balanitis, is very common in people with uncircumci...
How to
Recognize Implantation Bleeding
For many women, a little spotting or light bleeding can be one of the first signs of pregnancy. Although it doesn’t happen with every pregnancy, this bleeding can occur when a fertilized egg implants in the lining of y...
How to
Remove Pearly Penile Papules
Pearly penile papules, also known as PPPs, are small bumps that develop after puberty around the glans of the penis. They are usually arranged in 1 to 2 uniform rows. PPPs are not dangerous or infectious, so they don’t...
How to Get Rid of Hair Bumps on Your Private Area
All the ways you can treat and prevent pubic hair bumpsHaving an ingrown hair can be painful, but they're usually no cause for concern. Ingrown hairs typically cause small raised bumps called papules or pus-filled bumps ...
The Best Ways to Get Rid of Angular Cheilitis
Relieve dry and painful skin with these remediesAngular cheilitis is a medical condition that occurs when the corners of your mouth swell and become red, inflamed, and sometimes scaly. Many different factors can cause a ...
How to
Unclog a Salivary Duct
Salivary glands are important parts of our anatomy that produce saliva in our mouths. A clogged salivary duct can be painful and may even lead to an infection. Salivary gland stones are often the culprit and may be cause...
How to
Know if a Pet Bite Is Serious
Pets may bite when they are stressed, when they are left with unfamiliar people or in unfamiliar places, or when they are not being handled properly. Many pet bites are minor injuries that can be treated at home, but any...
How to Get Rid of Rounded Shoulders and Improve Your Posture Fast
Stop slouching with these easy exercises and techniques Do your shoulders look like they’re slouching a little more forward than they used to? Maybe you’ve even noticed some slight back and neck pain from having bad ...
How to
Lower Eye Pressure Without Drops
Ocular hypertension is one of the most widespread conditions that affects the eyes. It occurs when there is a higher level of fluid pressure (intraocular pressure) in the eyes than usual. Glaucoma, and even permanent vis...
How to
Get Rid of Pinworms
Pinworms, or threadworms, are tiny, worm-like parasites that cause severe itching around the anus. The body is sometimes able to fight off mild infestations, especially if home treatment is provided. Due to the extremely...
How to
Check Blood Pressure with No Cuff
Your blood pressure measures the force your blood exerts on the sides of the blood vessels as it moves around your body and is an important indicator of your health. Blood pressure monitoring should be done with a cuff a...
How to
Treat Peyronie's Disease
Peyronie’s disease is a condition in which plaques, or scar tissue, build up inside the penis, sometimes causing a noticeable curve or bend in the penis when it’s erect. Peyronie’s disease can also cause pain or ma...
How to
Identify CSF Rhinorrhea
Your in-depth guide to the symptoms and treatment of cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea CSF, or cerebrospinal fluid, is a clear fluid that surrounds your brain to cushion and protect it. Sometimes an injury or pressure insi...
How to
Get Rid of Boil Scars
If you’ve ever had boils, you know that the large scars they leave behind can be unsightly. Fortunately, the scars will fade with time, and you can take several steps to help them shrink and become less visible. Boils ...
Managing Too Much Saliva: Home Remedies & Medical Treatments
Take steps to cure your watery mouth at home, and know when it’s time to see a physicianSalivating excessively, or hypersalivation, can be a nuisance. In serious instances, it can have major impacts on quality of life....
How to Know if You Have Male Pattern Baldness
Your guide to detecting signs of hair lossIf you’ve noticed that your hair is looking a little thinner lately, you might be wondering if you’re experiencing male pattern baldness. This type of balding happens slowly ...
How to
Treat an Ice Burn
Ice burns are burns to the skin that are caused by extreme cold rather than heat. If you have been exposed to cold winds and high altitudes, or had direct contact with a freezing object and are experiencing symptoms, you...
Increasing Low Blood Sodium: At-Home and Medical Options
Common symptoms and best treatments for hyponatremia If you're dealing with low blood sodium (or suspect you might be), you're probably looking for tips to help raise it fast. We can help with that! Chronic low blood sod...
How to
Lower Calcium in Blood
High blood calcium levels, or hypercalcemia, can lead to serious complications, including bone, kidney, brain, and heart issues. If your level is high, your provider may ask you to avoid antacids and supplements that con...
