Recent questions

• Dental emergency

  Hello, I did a root canal treatment a month ago and I still have severe pain in my jaw, gum and tooth. my dentist told me it is not from your tooth and she prescribed me a specialist visit which of course takes months in Belgium. now I can not sleep every night from pain and no one can help me. I am using antibacterial fluid to wash my mouth 2 times per day and nothing changed. Is there anyone who knows what might be the problem and what is the cure?

  • Submitted on 08/02/2026
  • I’m sorry you’re in pain. Persistent pain after a root canal can come from:
    Remaining infection or inflammation in the root
    Cracks in the tooth or undetected canals
    Nerve or jaw issues (TMJ, neuropathic pain)
    Antibacterial rinses alone usually don’t solve deep problems. Since your pain is severe and affecting sleep, contact your dentist urgently and ask for priority evaluation or an emergency dental/endodontic consult rather than waiting months.

    Wael Hsini 9,8

    Dentist | Laeken

  
  4 specialists answered
• ADHD

  Hello, 45 year old woman, diagnosed with ADHD at 42, on Elvanse 30 mg for the past year after initially on Medikinet 30 mg which had to be switched off due to high anxiety and mood swings side effects kicked in. I have been experiencing quite a lot of blurry vision and realize my eyesight is deteriorating (mainly in reading and close range, which I didn't have before) in the past 6 months. I consulted an ophthalmologist who said it might be the side effects of the medication and that I don't need to change my glasses but do optometry exercises to support my eye focus capacity. Would any other specialist have a view on this being something they've encountered? Any suggestions on how to know what the right approach is? Thank you

  • Submitted on 31/01/2026
  • you could consult a psychotherapist - and see what happens

    Lieven Jonckheere

    | New Partner |

    Psychologist - Psychoanalyst | Ghent

  
  4 specialists answered
• 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

  • Submitted on 25/01/2026
  • I do not see what it can be. Your daughter should be seen by a paediatric othopedist

    Michel Pletincx 10,0

    Pediatrician | Braine-L'Alleud

  
  3 specialists answered