Jacob Rimmer (Image: Supplied)

A boy has been given months to live after being diagnosed with a debilitating condition. Jacob Rimmer, from Netherton , was described by his mum, Gemma Rimmer, 33, as a normally “happy little boy”, however has been left in severe pain due to the disorder.

The 10-year-old is particularly close with his dad Kevin and his two brothers, Joel, 12 and Joseph, two. His family said he has struggled with his health from a young age and when he was just 72 hours old, he stopped breathing .

Jacob was diagnosed with non-ketotic hyperglycinemia (NKH), a rare metabolic disorder which causes breathing difficulties and seizures. He also went on to be diagnosed with epilepsy and cerebral palsy.

However over the past year, his condition has worsened and the fam

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