In children there is potential for some slowing of growth and development. Occasionally it's associated with other auto-immune conditions, such as arthritis or liver problems. It ought to be managed by doctors with special expertise in children's intestinal diseases (paediatric gastroenterologists).
Venice Beach is one of many great L.A. beaches, and the only one where the lively boardwalk upstages the Pacific Ocean. The acclaimed Venice Breakwater is a favorite local surf spot, built by Abbot Kinney in 1905 to protect his amusement pier.
Besides surfing, other iconic Southern California activities can be found at the nearby Venice Beach Recreation Center, which features a number of facilities located between Ocean Front Walk and the bike path, Horizon Ave. to the north, and N.Venice Blvd. to the south.