Erik Kramer, DO, MPH

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 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 ...

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

Cure Angular Cheilitis

Angular 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 case of cheilitis, including fungal infection, v...

How to Get Rid of Rounded Shoulders and Improve Your Posture Fast

Stop slouching with these easy exercises and techniquesDo 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

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

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

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 Excess Saliva: Home Remedies & Medical Treatments

Take steps to cure your hypersalivation 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 li...

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 count is high, avoid antacids and supplements that contain calcium, limit calcium-r...

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 Food Poisoning Quickly: Diet Changes & Home Remedies

Learn what to eat and which medicines to take after food poisoningThere are few things that can disrupt your day like a bout of food poisoning. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are just some of the symptoms that you might ...

How to

Treat a Retinol Burn

Retinol can, in many cases, give you clearer, smoother, better-looking skin. However, before reaching this point, many users go through a difficult period when the retinol causes skin redness, pain, discomfort, peeling, ...

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

Reduce Uric Acid Fast

Dealing with gout or kidney stones caused by high uric acid levels is unpleasant. Uric acid is a waste product made when your body processes purine, which occurs naturally in your body and certain foods. You can reduce u...

How to

Lower Globulin Levels

Globulin is a protein that’s present in your body and can be measured in your bloodstream. When globulin is present in your body at high levels, or is out of balance with your body’s albumin (another protein), it can...

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 Speed up Dilation and Induce Labor

Natural and medicinal ways to dilate the cervix Are you ready to have your baby? As you get closer and closer to your due date, you’re probably very excited to meet your new little one (and to stop being pregnant). Bef...