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Diverticulitis Treatment in Baton Rouge
5 holistic practitioners in Baton Rouge who can help with Diverticulitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
5 Practitioners
3 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Diverticulitis
Gabriel distinguishes diverticulosis (common, usually asymptomatic—prevent progression) from acute diverticulitis (inflammation, infection—requires treatment). For acute diverticulitis: antibiotics if complicated (abscess, perforation), liquid diet until inflammation resolves, pain management. For p...
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Key Supplements
- Fiber supplementation (psyllium husk 5-10g/day or acacia fiber—increase gradually to prevent bloating, most important for prevention)
- Probiotics 50-100 billion CFU (restore microbiome, reduce inflammation, prevent diverticulitis—Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus strains)
- L-Glutamine 5-10g/day (heals intestinal lining)
- Omega-3 4-6g/day (anti-inflammatory, reduces diverticulitis risk)
- Curcumin 500-1000mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory)
- Aloe Vera juice 2-4 oz/day (anti-inflammatory, healing)
Key Lab Markers
- CT scan abdomen/pelvis with contrast (gold standard for acute diverticulitis—shows inflamed diverticula, abscess, perforation, fistula)
- Ultrasound (if CT contraindicated—pregnancy, contrast allergy)
- Complete Blood Count (WBC elevated if infection)
- hs-CRP, ESR (inflammation markers)
Practitioners in Baton Rouge for Diverticulitis
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#1
80GPS
Dr. Elizabeth Buchert
VerifiedDr. Elizabeth Buchert·MD
4.8(156)
500 Rue de la Vie St Ste 401, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(225) 250-1025#2
80GPS
Dr. Sola Loy
VerifiedDr. Sola Loy·ND
5.0(198)
13061 Great Tern Ave. Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
naturopathic medicine
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(225) 334-8680#3
80GPS
Dr. Lynn
Dr. Lynn·PhD, FNP-C
4.7(89)
10771 Perkins Rd Suite C, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
integrative medicine
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(225) 277-2488