Family desperately seeks diagnosis for baby battling mysterious illness

Health & FitnessFamily & Parenting
7 Apr 2026 • 8:30 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • A family from Brechin, Angus, is seeking a diagnosis for their 14-month-old daughter, Elyza, who suffers from a mysterious, undiagnosed illness.
  • Elyza's symptoms, which began at two months old, include persistent sickness, poor feeding, diminished muscle tone and chronic fatigue, leading to significant developmental delays.
  • Her mother, Yasmin Whittington, 30, has left her job to provide full-time care for Elyza, who has spent over three months of her life in hospital.
  • The family has received crucial support from The Archie Foundation, a charity that helps children's healthcare, including providing a special car seat for Elyza.
  • Ms Whittington is participating in Glasgow's Kiltwalk challenge to raise money for The Archie Foundation, with plans for another fundraising event later this year.

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