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Diverticulitis Treatment in Rapid City

5 holistic practitioners in Rapid City 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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Recommended Treatments

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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)

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