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Dr. Katharine Garnier

Family Medicine
Stratford, NJ
35 years experience

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Stratford, NJ

Address

UMDNJ-SOM Family Medicine, Stratford, 42 E Laurel Rd. Ste 2100, Stratford, NJ
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Family Medicine

Licenses

United States: New Jersey

Languages spoken

English

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109 Answers
38 Agrees
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Depends: It depends on how you feel otherwise, are you able to drink and eat? How high is your fever? If you cannot get your fever down with tylenol, (acetamin... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Surgery?: The only way to "fix" an umbilical hernia, like all hernias, is through surgery. However, the question is whether it needs to be fixed or is just cosm... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
No: Most children have received a chicken pox vaccine by the time they are 15 months old, they now get a booster shot also. Did your nephew get his vaccin... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Depends: Part of that depends on which ligaments were torn, and if it is a full or partial tear, how active you are and what age...You definitely need an ortho... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Some of both: It is often a combination of microvascular and neuropathic changes that causes diabetic ulcers. Lack of sensation in the feet can mean that you don't ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Heart or not....: Go to your doctor, even if it isn't your heart it needs to be checked, it can be severe reflux, that untreated can lead to esophagus cancer. Your bod... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Nope: Nothing your fiancee does will have an effect on your shot, don't worry.
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A member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Not a concern: Blood type has no impact on terminating a pregnancy, but with o neg blood type she should get a Rhogam shot if she chooses to terminate. Termination, ... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
None: While there are no medications specifically approved for children in that age group, you physician can review your daugters symptoms and may be able t... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Otitis externa: You may have done a few things, one is that you may have softened wax to the point that it is blocking your ear canal, but usually that isn't as painf... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Virus?: These can be very annoying but usually don't signify much, can be a viral infection, fatigue, but you should see your doctor. I don't know where you a... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Maybe nothing: First, be sure there is nothing wrong, like diapers, ear infections (which may not have other symptoms) or hunger. I assume they have not been doing t... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Unusual: To get the true flu often is unusual, but getting a variety of upper respiratory colds isn't. Some people "always have it go to their chest and leave ... Read More
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A 75-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Change: Call your doctor, finding the right medication for you can involve changing if you are having side effects...It's like dating, it doesn't always work ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
No: It is not recommended to take old medications, even if kept in it's own container and stored safely. Sometimes the chemical breakdown causes toxic byp... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Normal: Can be normal, but i don't know what your normal cycle time is, if it was very late, is it possible that you were pregnant? If you continue to bleed o... Read More
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A 63-year-old male asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
5-7days: These are usually uncomplicated and done in an outpatient surgical center. Typically you can have pain for 5-7 days, and then it usually is significan... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Cramping: In the late first and second trimester, there are ligaments that support the uterus, called the round ligament, that can cause cramping. If it is mild... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
?cancer: At your age you should have had a colon screening, and hopefully you are current with your pap smears...You need to be checked for diverticulosis, col... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Control: I agree with dr. Ferguson that the teens are often a difficult time..Your doctor can help give your teen more control, and better control, by discussi... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Wean: I would recommend you slowly wean from milk or formula to water, they generally lose interest once you get to 3/4 water, but at least it won't risk th... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Maintenance: I agree, beclovent is what we call a maintenance medication, it can take weeks to reach full affect. You need a "rescue" or short acting medication li... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Dark green: Kale, collard greens, broccoli all have calcium, as does soy milk and soy....
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Maybe: Some women do have bleeding after sex, or even menstrual bleeding in early pregnancy, but i always recommend seeing your doctor to be checked if you h... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Maybe: Chronic hepatitis b may need to be treated, it depends on a variety of factors...Too complex to fully discuss on this board! you need to see a special... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Too general: Sorry, this is way too general a question...Even with specifics including your age, medical history, family history, work history, and additional answ... Read More
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A 65-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Many things: Part of this depends on how much protein, and what type....Urine protein might be positive if the urine was not a full "clean catch" urine (meaning it... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Not not enough: Tramadol is a pure pain medication, it does not have antiinflammatory properties that advil or Aleve (naproxen) have. Cervical "sprain" can have pain ... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
No milk...small meal: Each pregancy is different, so you may not have as much trouble with this one, but some people do have nausea and vomiting with each pregnancy. Discus... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Not easy: Tinea versicolor is a little difficult to resolve the uneven coloring, even after being treated as the sun unevenly tans the affected skin as opposed ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Not now: I assume that the comment " it got red and ..." means that she hit her head? Did she lose consciousness or have trouble walking? (if she walks yet). I... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Monitor: It sounds like you took quite a hit, to have that much swelling. Did you pass out after you hit your head? Are you dizzy or nauseous? Do you have any ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Gi: This is used for a variety of conditions but can cause nausea/bloating/vomiting/severe diarrhea/intestinal cramps and abdominal distention, as well as... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Lifestyle and meds: If you have gastritis, you should be on medication to block your stomach acid..Prescription or over the counter prilosec-type meds work best, but Zant... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Some severe: Mostly stomach cramps and diarrhea for some people but people can have a severe allergic reaction, which causes breathing trouble and can even cause d... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
No foods: No foods should cause a problem, but some medications can decrease the levels you develop which may make it less effective. These include antacids, ac... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Your choice: You can stop anytime you want, your cycle may take a month or so to settle back into a regular timing for your cycle but it won't cause any real probl... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Wean off: First, congratulations on planning to quit! the patches are designed to wean you off of the cigarettes slowly..As dr. Goodman said by reducing from 21... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Sometimes: Some bacterial infections are, like strep throat, or pink eye, but many develop that are not really contagious, like sinusitis, cellulitis, or diverti... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Lots of things: Lots of things can cause this, from potassium deficiency, iron deficiency, vascular problems, diabetes and idiopathic...Just to list a few..Please ha... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Stress?? thyroid??: There are many reasons you can be late. First, has your cycle always been regular until recently? If so, have you lost a lot of weight recently? Peopl... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Possible: Young children can have recurrent colds, especially if they are in a daycare situation, and they can also have allergies. I presume you mean nasal co... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Maybe: This bump could be anything from a wart, an abcess, to the fact that his adult teeth are not positioned correctly and may be causing the bump.....By t... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Ultrasound: You will need to see your doctor to be examined, and then have an ultrasound to verify it. If you have a change in your testicle, a lump or pain, swel... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
6 weeks??: Sinusitis, as well as many viruses, can cause a labyrinthitis, that results in dizziness. This can last sometimes as long as 6 weeks, with symptoms so... Read More
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A 56-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Several: You should have an ultrasound to document how your bladder distends, and then what amount you have left in your bladder after you urinate. You might ... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Both: You didn't mention if you have already seen your physician regarding the pregnancy, i assume you have. If so, call them, make them aware, and let them... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
No: If you haven't had kidney stones in that long, you should not be having pain, especially with intercourse. Please see your doctor, and maybe a gynecol... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Depends: The important question is why? What rash/problem are you trying to treat? It sounds like you are dealing with some sort of yeast?. There are lots of w... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier
Family Medicine 35 years experience
What do you want ?: My first response would be run...But i must assume there is something keeping you involved with this girl. I would recommend that you try to put some ... Read More
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Dr Katharine is a good Dr, dedicated to help all her patients.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Garnier is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Garnier is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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I've also had two lumbar fusion surgeries in which I've failed to fuse both times. My physician thinks that my vitamin D levels may have contributed to this. They want to operate on my back again so I...Read More
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hes 22 months and his ped. told me to sprinkle the nystop when his bottom appeared red even on diaper rash hes allergic to anti fungal creams and a mild soap bath did not clear it up so i put some nys...Read More
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Thank you very much for taking the time to answer questions on the holiday. She is able to keep liquids down, foods stay down but upset her stomach, fever is below 100, so I suspect it is just a virus...Read More

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, NJ
Graduated 1988MD

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