In a new interview, Katie Price has lifted the lid on the complexities of Harvey Price’s health struggles.
Explaining just how much Harvey’s struggles impact his life, Katie has opened up about the challenges he faces.
Harvey Price weighs 28st and has a rare genetic condition which means his hunger is never satiated. Katie has now admitted that she fears that Harvey will die without intervention.
Katie Price’s son Harvey Price has complex needs (Credit: Youtube)
Harvey Price’s health battle
Harvey, 22, has several needs that severely impact his health.
Primarily, Harvey has a rare genetic condition named Prader-Willi syndrome that affects his learning and behaviour. The condition also causes an excessive appetite and overeating, leading to major weight gain.
Other symptoms also include behavioural challenges like emotional outbursts and a lack of sexual development.
Harvey also has autism and ADHD. According to the NHS website, having autism can make it hard to communicate and increases anxiety surrounding unfamiliar situations or people. Although people with autism can experience it differently.
ADHD can impact a person’s ability to focus, be active, and control impulses.
Harvey also suffers fromSepto-optic dysplasia, a rare birth defect that affects the brain, eyes and pituitary gland.
He can’t put his shoes on without sweating. He can’t walk far because he gets out of breath.
This condition causes an array of symptoms including vision problems, uncontrolled eye movements, cognitive problems, slowed growth, delayed puberty, metabolic problems, developmental delays, seizures, excessive thirst, low blood sugar and poor energy.
TV star Katie has revealed how the intervention of weight-loss injectables may be what keeps Harvey alive amid his ongoing health battle.
Katie Price has opened up about her son’s struggles (Credit: Youtube)
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