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Agony of a Little Boy who Hasn't Eaten Anything in FOUR years

A little boy, Daniel Harrison has become so frightened of food and drink he hasn't eaten anything for four years.

Daniel Harrison's problem began when he suffered a severe case of acid reflux as a baby.

Because the four-year-old also suffers from autism, the memory of that painful time has stopped him from eating anything solid since.

Daniel's phobia means the only way he can get nutrition is through a tube in his stomach.

Now, in what father Kevin describes as his 'only hope', the family are determined to raise the 20,000 Pounds needed to fund a trip to a unique clinic in Austria which might be able to solve Daniel's difficult case.

Daniel has had numerous medical procedures and operations to try and correct his condition medically but with no success. And in November 2009 he bravely fought off swine flu which developed into pneumonia and a collapsed lung.

'Our only chance is to take him to University Hospital in Graz, Austria, as they are the only people who say they have treated a condition like Daniel's successfully.: Said Kevin, 41,, Daniel father.

Using a technique not practiced in the UK the Austrian model uses a variety of in-house techniques to make a youngster realize they need and want food.

But for Kevin and his house letting manager wife Catherine, 37, their goal of helping their son is still far away as they have been told they will get no NHS help to send him abroad.
Finally, Kevin said his dream was to see his boy eat like any other little boy and that it would mean everything to the family.

Finally, words of the author: Daniel is a great little boy and his autism can be managed, but how is he meant to function in adulthood without being able to eat? Let's all wish little Daniel will get well soon.