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.
Venice Beach water temperatures range from 58F in January to 68F in August. The Pacific Ocean is perfect for swimming during the warmer months, with air temperature at a high of 82.4F in August and September with approximately 11 hours of sunshine per day.