Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRyan McDougallTuesday 07 April 2026 01:30 BSTThe symptoms first emerged when Elyza was just two months old (The Archie Foundation/PA)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.In fullFamily’s struggle for answers as baby battles mysterious ‘floppy infant syndrome’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in