A BOY aged eight has given his family special cause for celebration this Christmas — by defying death.
Oliver Alderson fell ill on New Year’s Day and was found to have two life-threatening conditions.
Oliver lost his ability to walk, talk and even smile, and doctors feared he would not see another ChristmasNNP
Oliver fell ill on New Year’s Day and was found to have two life-threatening conditions
But he is now looking forward to Christmas with mum Eva Hanlon, dad Harry Alderson and sister Alice in DarlingtonNNP
He lost his ability to walk, talk and even smile, and doctors feared he would not see another Christmas as they battled to find out what was wrong with him.
But Oliver — who spent five months in hospital — is now recovering and looking forward to Christmas with mum Eva Hanlon, dad Harry Alderson and sister Alice in Darlington, Co Durham.
Oliver, who was initially feared to have a brain bleed, was diagnosed with Carnitine deficiency — a genetic disorder where nutrients cannot reach the body’s cells.
It can cause muscle weakness and hit brain function.
Later it was found that he had another genetic disorder — Klinefelter syndrome.
Oliver was put in a coma for a few days in January as his body was not responding to medication.
But mum Eva, 26, said: “He woke up and began a miracle recovery.”
Oliver had to undergo physio and speech therapy, and though he is still weak he has returned to school.
Windscreen technician Harry, 28, said “We see improvements every week.”
Eva, a care home housekeeper, said: “It’ll be magical to have him home and to enjoy opening presents and eating nice food together.”
Oliver spent five months in hospital recoveringNNP Read More