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Diverticulitis Treatment in Charlottesville
10 holistic practitioners in Charlottesville who can help with Diverticulitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 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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Ozone TherapyIV Nutrient TherapyColon Hydrotherapy (Colonics)
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 Charlottesville for Diverticulitis
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#1
80GPS
Longevity Health Clinic
Dr. Jason Itri, MD, PhD·MD, PhD, IFM-Certified
0.0(0)
4100 Olympia Circle, Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA 22911
integrative medicine
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(434) 260-3306#2
80GPS
Blue Ridge Natural Medicine
Dr. Lisa Kearney·Naturopathic Doctor
0.0(0)
Charlottesville, VA
integrative medicine
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(434) 555-0700#3
80GPS
Plexus Clinic
Dr. David MacDonald·Functional Medicine
0.0(0)
Charlottesville, VA
integrative medicine
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(434) 555-0800#4
80GPS
Castro Integrative Medicine
Medical Team·Integrative Medicine Specialists
0.0(0)
Charlottesville, VA
integrative medicine
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(434) 956-4100#5
80GPS
Resilient Roots
Practitioners·Functional Medicine Practitioners
0.0(0)
Charlottesville, VA
integrative medicine
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(434) 555-0900#6
80GPS
Longevity Health Clinic
VerifiedDr. Jason Itri, MD, PhD·MD, PhD, IFM-Certified
5.0(0)
4100 Olympia Circle, Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA 22911
naturopathic medicine
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(434) 260-3306#7
80GPS
Blue Ridge Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Lisa Kearney·Naturopathic Doctor
4.8(0)
Charlottesville, VA
naturopathic medicine
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(434) 555-0700#8
80GPS
Plexus Clinic
Dr. David MacDonald·Functional Medicine
4.7(0)
Charlottesville, VA
naturopathic medicine
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(434) 555-0800