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Diverticulitis Treatment in Reno
6 holistic practitioners in Reno who can help with Diverticulitis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
6 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 Reno for Diverticulitis
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#1
80GPS
Dr. Melissa Bachman
Dr. Melissa Bachman·N.D., APRN, MSCP, IFMCP
4.9(134)
1875 Plumas St., Suite 5, Reno, NV 89509
Functional Medicine Consultation
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775-507-4740#2
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Dr. Bruce Fong
Dr. Bruce Fong·D.O.
4.7(92)
521 Hammill Ln, Reno, NV 89511
osteopathic manipulation
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775-828-5388#3
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Sherri Aikin
Sherri Aikin·MSN, FNP-BC, IFMCP
4.7(79)
6630 South McCarran Blvd., B-18, Reno, NV
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Sammy Valera
Sammy Valera·RN
4.6(58)
521 Hammill Ln, Reno, NV 89511
Homeopathy
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775-828-5388