How common is it for somebody to get epiploic appendagitis?

Not common: This is a fairly difficult condition to diagnose, causing abdominal pains. It can be confused with appendicitis. Sometimes it can be seen on a ct scan. It is self limited and will resolve on its own without treatments or surgery. It is from presumed twisting of a small piece of fatty tissue that is attached to the outside of the colon or large intestine.