Ep 3. Series 8 Episode 3
Embarrassing Bodies is a British television show that first premiered on Channel 4 in 2007. It was created to help people with embarrassing medical conditions that they might be too embarrassed to go to their own doctor with by providing them with free medical advice and treatment. The show features a team of medical professionals including real-life general practitioners, emergency medicine doctors, and nurses, who help patients overcome their medical conditions.
In Series 8 episode 3, the team of medical professionals continue their mission to help patients with a range of embarrassing medical conditions. The episode begins with Dr. Christian, one of the show's main presenters, visiting a 49-year-old man with a rare skin condition called Granuloma annulare. The man has been living with this condition for over five years, and it has caused him a lot of pain, discomfort, and embarrassment. Dr. Christian examines the man's skin and provides him with a treatment plan to help manage his condition. He also offers some advice on how to deal with the psychological impact of living with a long-term skin condition.
Next up, Dr. Christian visits a young woman with a fungal infection in her toenails. The woman is too embarrassed to show her feet on camera, but Dr. Christian talks her through the common causes of fungal nail infections and the treatment options available. He also emphasizes the importance of good foot hygiene and preventing the spread of the infection to other parts of the body.
Meanwhile, over at the clinic, Dr. Dawn, another one of the show's presenters, is helping a 23-year-old woman with a painful and embarrassing condition called hidradenitis suppurativa. This condition causes painful boils and abscesses to form in areas of the body where there are hair follicles and sweat glands. Dr. Dawn examines the woman and provides her with a treatment plan that will help manage the condition and prevent future flare-ups.
Later on, Dr. Dawn visits a man who has been experiencing abnormal discharge from his penis. The man is understandably embarrassed about his condition, but Dr. Dawn reassures him that she has seen many cases of this before and that it is a common problem that can be easily treated. She examines the man and provides him with a diagnosis and treatment plan.
Finally, Dr. Christian visits a woman who has been living with heavy periods for over a decade. The woman has been too embarrassed to seek medical help until now, but her periods have become so heavy that they are interfering with her day-to-day life. Dr. Christian examines the woman and provides her with a range of treatment options, including medication and surgery, that will help manage her period pain and heavy bleeding.
Throughout the episode, the team of medical professionals provides expert advice, reassurance, and treatment to patients with a range of embarrassing medical conditions. They emphasize the importance of seeking medical help, even for conditions that might seem too embarrassing to talk about, and they offer practical tips and advice on how to manage these conditions and prevent future flare-ups. As always, the show delivers its message in a sensitive and informative way, helping to break down the stigma surrounding embarrassing medical conditions.
