Dr. Kathleen Zabinski-kramer
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Latham, NY
31 years experience female
Locations
Albany Medical Center Medicne/Pediatrics
Latham, NY
About
Bio
I am double board certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine and enjoy caring for many multi-generational families. I also teach medical students and residents and enjoy staying current with emerging medical information.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Languages spoken
English
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathleen Zabinski-krameranswered
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Maybe: Honey is a sugar and therefore may have caused a sugar load which can cause an upset stomach.
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Sun allergy?: Some people can be allergic to the sun. The only way to prevent this is to cover up and try to avoid exposure as best you can. antihistamines don't re... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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likely the grease: You likely have a stomach ache because they are fried and greasy. You may want to try baked chips instead.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
The last few years, i've had a really irritating and dry, itchy throat, what is the problem with me?
Dr. Kathleen Zabinski-krameranswered
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? allergies: This could be a sign of allergies. Taking an OTC antihistamine may help.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Ginger: Ginger is a homeopathic treatment for stomach ache.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Depends on cause: Taking an acid reducer may help. A hot pack on your stomach may help/ Flat ginger ale can also help. If you are constipated, taking a laxative can hel... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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ED visit: Any time a pain is persistent or worsening, it is always a good idea to be examined.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathleen Zabinski-krameranswered
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Maybe: You can try an OTC cortisone cream on the area but if it doesn't improve then you need to see a doctor.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: Shingles is contagious to people that have not had chicken pox or the vaccine but is only spread through direct contact with the lesions. Unlike chick... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Depends on the cause: There are many causes for stomach aches. If it is first thing in the morning or after a heavy meal, it could be due to acid reflux, and therefore taki... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathleen Zabinski-krameranswered
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? allergies: With the exception of the fever, this sounds like allergies. I would try an OTC 24 hr antihistamine to help.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathleen Zabinski-krameranswered
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A few things: OTC 24 hour antihistamines and the new nasal sprays out can help.
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Doctor's visit: Any prolonged stomach ache should be seen by a health care provider. Something ore serious could be causing it.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Antacids may help: Eating a few crackers and drinking flat ginger ale can help. Taking an antacid, such as Tums, (calcium carbonate) can help absorb acid and be helpful.... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: They can give you salmonella which can cause diarrhea and vomiting and a stomach ache.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Not likely: Moisturizing can be helpful. Usually allergies do not cause itching all over unless you've come in contact with something. On OTC anti-histamine could... Read More
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Doctor visit: These could be the signs of serios disease with your liver and an medical evaluation is in order.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: People can reflux up as high as the throat and cause coughing and irritation. Taking an antacids can help.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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A few kinds: Something without any fragrances and just a plain moisturizer like Cetaphil, eucerin or aquaphor.
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Dr. Kathleen Zabinski-krameranswered
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Moisturize: Using a good moisturizer on a regular basis is the key. You can also use an OTC cortisone occasionally on bad areas, sparingly.
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Moisturize: This could be a benign skin condition that can be tough to treat but is helped by a good moisturizer.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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May not be chicken: It may not be the chicken, but rather the coating on the chicken. It could also be your gall bladder if the chicken is fried or greasy that could be c... Read More
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Yes: It may depend on the amount of the milk products that you are drinking. Some people can tolerate 1 glass of milk, regardless of the type but not 2.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Likely acid reflux: You likely have acid reflux. Eating a lighter meal and avoiding fatty foods can help. Taking an acid reducer before eating may stop the stomach ache a... Read More
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Vagal response: The vagus nerves close to the stomach. if the stomach is distended and presses on the vagal nerve, it can cause sweating. there are other rare causes ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Likely reflux: This is produced by the gases in your intestine. Taking antacids can help but if persists, you should see your health care provider.
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Sugar load: Likely due to a sugar load. You can try to flush it out with fluids or try to avoid so much sugar at once.
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No concerns: No real medical concerns with it. May just have reduced the acid to low levels. You should improve with time.
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Dr. Kathleen Zabinski-krameranswered
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Moisturizing: Most itchy skin is caused by dry skin. Moisturizing on a consistent basis and especially after showering can be helpful.
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Side: Usually curled up on your side is the best.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Yes- ER vist: Your son ,ay be obstructed and therefore it would be important to have him examined in an ER setting
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathleen Zabinski-krameranswered
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Fluids: You should go on a liquids diet for a days or so to try to flush them out of your system.,Any severe pain should be seen by a health professional.
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No OTC medicines: Most OTC medicines do not work in young children and have a higher rate of adverse effects. The cough is usually do to post-nasal drip. I recommend in... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Treat separately: You're better off treating the symptoms separately than taking an all in one medicine- something for headache and something for specific symptoms of c... Read More
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Empty stomach in am: It could be because your stomach is empty in the morning and it may be too heavy of a load. Eating something with it may be helpful.
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Not advised: The danger with eating raw eggs is that they can cause a salmonella infection which can give severe diarrhea and vomiting. You are safer cooking them.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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May be from anxiety: While teenagers can have acid reflux, anxiety can also cause a stomach ache. If you are a worrier, this is likely the cause and treati9ng the anxiety ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathleen Zabinski-krameranswered
31 years experience
Doctor visit: Any persistent or worsening pain should be seen be a health care provider.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathleen Zabinski-krameranswered
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Yes: They can stick together and cause a solid mass. And they should never be eaten with the shells on as not only caqn they form a solid ball, but the sha... Read More
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ER visit: You need to be examined by a health care provider to make sure that there is no perforations.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kathleen Zabinski-krameranswered
31 years experience
Moisturize: Moisturizing with a good moisturizer will help.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: Antibiotics frequently can cause stomach upset. Taking them with food can help. If the pain is tolerable, probably not too concerning, but if severe, ... Read More
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Antihistamines: Taking an OTC antihistamine can help.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Albany Medical College, NY
Graduated 1991MD
Residency
Albany Medical Center
Awards
Top Internist and Pediatrician, First Place, New York - Summer
2014
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