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Diverticulitis Treatment in Lafayette
8 holistic practitioners in Lafayette 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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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 Lafayette for Diverticulitis
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#1
80GPS
Dr. Joy Faulk
VerifiedDr. Joy Faulk·ND
4.8(134)
1921 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Suite 117, Lafayette, LA 70508
naturopathic medicine
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(337) 347-6756#2
80GPS
Dr. Chris Cormier
Dr. Chris Cormier·DC
4.8(121)
108 Republic Ave. Ste. B, Lafayette, LA 70508
Chiropractic Care
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(337) 456-6555#3
80GPS
Dr. Jason Prevost
Dr. Jason Prevost·DC
4.9(189)
217 W Brentwood Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506
Chiropractic Care
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(337) 565-7140#4
80GPS
Dr. Krystal Shelmire
VerifiedDr. Krystal Shelmire·ND
4.6(72)
Lafayette, LA 70506
naturopathic medicine
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(337) 555-0314#5
80GPS
Dr. Jaime Frederick
VerifiedDr. Jaime Frederick·ND, CNHP
4.7(95)
Lafayette, LA
naturopathic medicine
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(337) 555-0327#6
80GPS
Dr. Elizabeth McLain
VerifiedDr. Elizabeth McLain·MD
4.7(108)
Lafayette, LA 70503
integrative medicine
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(337) 555-0338