Erik Kramer, DO, MPH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Erik Kramer is a Primary Care Physician at the University of Colorado, specializing in internal medicine, diabetes, and weight management. He received his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012. Dr. Kramer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and is board certified.
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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
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 Ingrown Pubic Hair
Having 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 called pustules. While they’re annoying, ingrown hair...
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
Cure Balanitis
If you have a case of balanitis, you'll experience itching, redness, and occasional swelling around the head of your penis. The condition can be uncomfortable and can occasionally cause pain while urinating. Balanitis is...
How to
Dilate Faster
As you near your due date, you’re likely excited to see your baby and tired of being pregnant. You may hope to deliver your baby sooner by dilating faster. Before you go into labor, your cervix softens and begins to di...
How to
Unclog a Salivary Duct
Salivary glands are important parts of our anatomy that help to 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 ...
How to
Raise Your Blood Sodium Level
Sodium is an essential electrolyte in the body. It helps regulate blood pressure and is needed for proper muscle and nerve cell functioning. Low serum sodium, or hyponatremia, is the term used to describe sodium levels i...
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
Stop Salivating
Salivating excessively, or hypersalivation, can be a nuisance. In serious instances, it can have major impacts on quality of life. To deal with minor cases, try to avoid foods and odors that stimulate salivation. Grape j...
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
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...
How to
Treat Tonsillitis
Experts say tonsillitis is usually caused by a virus, though sometimes bacteria is the culprit. Your tonsils are two oval-shaped balls of tissue at the back of your throat that help trap germs that come in through your n...
How to
Reduce Hair Loss
Hair loss is very common—hormonal changes, medical conditions, and new medications can all cause it, or there might be no particular reason beyond your heredity. But that doesn’t mean you have no choice but to sit ba...
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 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 ...
How to
Recover from Food Poisoning Fast
There are few things that can disrupt your day like a bout of food poisoning. Mild to severe symptoms, this could include an upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and cramps, can begin anywhere from an hour t...
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
Lower Eosinophils
While a high eosinophil count (also known as eosinophilia) may sound worrisome, it is usually just a natural response to infection in your body. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that help fight off infections b...
How to
Stop Coughing at Night
Does coughing keep you up at night, even though you don't have a cold? There are lots of factors that lead to nightly coughing. This wikiHow will give you some tips on how to put a stop to it.