Finn’s Hunger Finally Ends | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 2m

An 11-year-old boy, Finn Rudmann, once battled uncontrollable hunger caused by a rare brain condition that damaged his hypothalamus—leaving him starving even after eating. His family locked away food, struggled with his rapid weight gain, and endured sleepless nights as he cried himself to sleep, unable to understand why he never felt full. But now, a groundbreaking FDA-approved drug, setmelanotide, has transformed his life. Since starting treatment at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Finn finally feels satiated, can focus on being a kid again, and dreams of stand-up comedy. While insurance…