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Diverticulitis Treatment in La Jolla
8 holistic practitioners in La Jolla who can help with Diverticulitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 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 La Jolla for Diverticulitis
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#1
91GPS
Pacific Pearl La Jolla
VerifiedPacific Pearl La Jolla·Multiple MDs/NDs
4.5(50)
Pacific Pearl La Jolla, La Jolla, CA 92037
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationregenerative medicine
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89GPS
Dr. Brooke Leverone
VerifiedDr. Brooke Leverone·ND
4.5(50)
Dr. Brooke Leverone, La Jolla, CA 92037
naturopathic medicinehormone therapynaturopathic primary care
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89GPS
Moss Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMoss Center for Integrative Medicine·MD
4.5(50)
Moss Center for Integrative Medicine, La Jolla, CA 92037
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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(858) 457-1314#4
89GPS
Moss Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Charles A. Moss, MD·MD, pioneer in integrative medicine
4.8(0)
La Jolla, CA
integrative medicine
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(858) 457-1314#5
88GPS
Dr. Erica Oberg
VerifiedDr. Erica Oberg·ND
4.5(50)
Dr. Erica Oberg, La Jolla, CA 92037
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary careregenerative medicine
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88GPS
UC San Diego Health Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.7(0)
Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA
integrative medicine
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(858) 657-8600