'RHOBH' star Dorit Kemsley shares son Jagger’s 'difficult' health battle after lengthy hospitalization

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Dorit Kemsley revealed the challenges her family has faced recently due to her son Jagger’s severe health condition.

In an Instagram post shared with her 1.6 million followers, the 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH)' star disclosed that her 10-year-old son had been hospitalized with septic hip, a serious infection of the joint fluid and tissue known as septic arthritis.

'RHOBH' star Dorit Kemsley's son Jagger’s brave recovery journey

Dorit Kemsley described her son's health battle as “very difficult” for her family, detailing that Jagger endured two surgeries within a week and had to stay in the hospital for nearly two weeks.

The condition, commonly affecting children, occurs when an infection spreads to the joints through the bloodstream, leading to painful inflammation.

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, treatment involves antibiotics and draining the joint fluid, both of which Jagger has undergone as part of his recovery.

Dorit described her son as “incredibly brave” and resilient, even comparing his courage to Rocky Balboa, a character Jagger admires.

Despite setbacks in his recovery, the family made Halloween special for Jagger, dressing up together as characters from 'The Flintstones', a wish Jagger held onto throughout his ordeal.

Dorit Kemsley praises Jagger’s strength

'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Dorit Kemsley, posted photos from their Halloween celebration, with Jagger, her daughter Phoenix, and her estranged husband Paul "PK" Kemsley dressed in costume.

“Luckily, this incredibly brave, courageous little boy is a fighter,” she wrote and acknowledged the team of nurses and physicians at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for their dedicated care.

In her post, Dorit praised her son’s strength and positive attitude throughout his health battle.

“I’m in awe and so proud of our little munchkin, his strength, positive mindset and can-do attitude he’s maintained through everything he’s been through,” she wrote.

“Feeling blessed and hopeful that better days lay ahead. Yabadaba dooo from the Flintstones!” she concluded the post.

Dorit Kemsley and ex-husband Paul Kemsley co-parent through hard time

Dorit Kemsley’s estranged husband, Paul "PK" Kemsley, also shared his perspective on their son Jagger’s health journey in a separate Instagram post.

Sharing a photo of their boy in a wheelchair at the hospital, Paul expressed admiration for his son’s maturity and kindness, noting, “This kid only has kindness and love in his heart … I don’t think you can teach that … it’s just him.”

He also praised Dorit as “an unbelievably brilliant mother” and assured fans that Jagger had come through the worst of his battle and was ready to return home.

Despite their separation in May, Dorit and Paul have continued to co-parent their two children, Jagger and Phoenix, with Paul acknowledging the bond they share through this experience, according to Daily Mail.