Ep 9. Series 6 Episode 9
Embarrassing Bodies is a British television show that follows a team of medical professionals as they help people with embarrassing and often stigmatized health problems. Series 6 Episode 9 is another one of these informative and enlightening episodes which focuses on various people who are experiencing different types of body issues and are struggling to find the right treatment path.
The episode begins with Dr. Christian Jessen and Nurse Dawn Harper meeting a 25-year-old woman named Sarah, who has recently moved to the UK from Australia. Sarah is suffering from an embarrassing and painful vaginal lump which she has been too ashamed to show to anyone. She has also been too embarrassed to seek medical help until now. Dr. Christian and Nurse Dawn examine Sarah and reassure her that her condition is not as uncommon as she might think. After a thorough examination, they diagnose her with a Bartholin's cyst and offer her different treatment options, including surgery.
The next patient is Matthew, a man in his 30s who is self-conscious about his excessive sweating. He is afraid to raise his arms or shake hands with people because of the sweating problem. He has tried different antiperspirants, but nothing seems to work. Dr. Christian and Nurse Dawn explain to Matthew that he has a condition called hyperhidrosis, which is more common than people realize. They offer him different treatment options, including prescription antiperspirants or a surgical procedure called endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS).
The episode then moves on to a mother and daughter duo, Anne and Mikayla. Mikayla has a growth on her finger that has been troubling her for some time. It is painful and causes difficulty in performing daily tasks. Doctors inform Anne and Mikayla that the growth is a ganglion cyst. They highlight that the condition needs to be treated, and offer Mikayla different treatment options, including draining the cyst or surgery to remove it.
The show also features two other patients, including 32-year-old Ricardo who has a severe case of eczema, and 18-year-old Tamara who has earwax build-up that is so severe, it has caused hearing loss. The medical team on the show offers treatment options to help both these patients tackle their problems and regain their confidence.
Overall, Series 6 Episode 9 of Embarrassing Bodies is a thought-provoking and educational episode. It offers insight into the stigmas surrounding various medical conditions and how they can be treated. The team of medical professionals helps viewers understand that it is essential to tackle physical problems, no matter how embarrassing or uncomfortable they may seem. The show is an excellent resource for people dealing with similar issues and helps remove the stigmas associated with getting treatment to help improve one's quality of life.
