Hawaii Island boy battles rare conditions as family fights insurance for treatment

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – An 11-year-old Hawaii Island boy is battling a series of rare conditions that have left him sick to his stomach.

His parents are also in a fight against their insurance company for specialized treatment on the mainland.

Paul Gugger has been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting the connective tissue, and a series of other complex medical issues. He has been battling pain and vomiting since he was five…

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