Laura De Keyzer Dr.

Answers to patient questions

• General topics

  Hello! How long should the vitamin D supplement continue in children?

  • At least 2 years but 4 years is recommended

    Laura De Keyzer

• General topics

  Based on my son behavior we are thinking that he is having ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) whom we need to consult pediatrician or Developmental Pediatrician or child Psychiatrist ?

  • I think you should try to book an appointment with a paediatric neurologist. At the UZ Brussels they have English speaking neurologists for children.
    
    Kind regards,
    Dr Laura

    Laura De Keyzer

• General topics

  Hello, Since two weeks I noticed that two vertebrae on the lower back of my daughter are like “sticking out”. It was not like this before, so I am concerned what might have caused it. I noticed it because two weeks ago she complained of a mild pain (rather discomfort) in that area after she came back from karting. I thought it was from a hit in the car or it was from the belt or something that was pressing her at that spot. But 2 days later I noticed that the vertebrae in the affected area was somehow enlarged. 2 days later the vertebrae next to it stuck out, too. Currently, they both stick out and have remained like this since. They are hard on touching (like a normal vertebrae). There is no pain however. What could have caused this? What kind of specialist do we need and how urgent that might be? Can she safely do sports (at school and she also plays volleyball and dances)? My daughter is 13 years old. Many thanks, Anna

  • Hello,
    I think you should go to emergency in order to get a quick answer for her problem. From there they can guide you to the proper specialist which can be a neurosurgeon or an orthopaedic surgeon specialised in back problems.
    
    Sincerely Yours,
    Dr De Keyzer

    Laura De Keyzer