Episode Guide
Episode 4 - Feet
Wednesday 6th May 2009, 8pm Channel 4
This week’s episode starts with a visit to the clinic for Natalie, a 31-year-old woman who has had to endure taunts from children about the boils and cysts that she has suffered since childhood. Dr Pixie suspects she is suffering from painful cystic acne, and sends her to a specialist for treatment with antibiotics and lazer resurfacing. On returning to the clinic, Natalie has been prescribed the contraceptive pill and some small skin grafts that drastically improve the appearance of her condition.
The EB bus heads to Merseyside, where Dr Christian sees a case of a pierced problem nipple, whilst Dr Pixie sees a case of dermatitis that has it’s sufferer scratching himself in a very sensitive area. Meanwhile Christian puts a hydrocele sufferers mind at ease.
Dr James meets Thomas, whose mouthful of manky molars has left him with a smile that would worry a 70-year-old, but he’s only 20! Dr James recommends implants, but Thomas’s smoking substantially reduces the success rate, so dentures are going to have to be tried first.
Read Dr James’ guide to How to Look After Your Teeth >
The docs hit the streets of Liverpool to talk about feet, helped out by local podiatric surgeon Emma Supple, with some cases of calloused corns and nail psoriasis on display. The docs also hit the streets of Merseyside to see if they can persuade the ladies of Liverpool to give high heals the heave ho…
Next in the clinic is Anna, who has come in with a swollen arm and leg that Dr Christian diagnoses as Lymphodema. After visiting a specialist clinic, Anna starts a course of treatment involving manually massaging the excess fluid out of the swollen limbs.
Dr Pixie sees a young woman called Emma who is suffering from a hernia and excess skin after two pregnancies. Dr Pixie sends her off to a surgeon for repair to her umbilical hernia, and removal of the excess skin.
Next up, Dr Priya sees an unusual case of an abscess just above a man’s bottom, called a Pilonidal Sinus. The amount of hair in the area seems to be to blame, with hair filling up a pit in the skin and causing an infection to develop. The first treatment used is a lazer to remove the problem causing hair, followed by a surgical procedure to remove the infected follicles, which is full of matted hair.
And finally, this week’s body check sees our guinea pig group checking their urine for signs of ill health. Dr Christian talks to them about the reasons behind the differing colours and what the warning signs are to look out for. You can take the urine test yourself here >>
The EB Team would like to thank:
Dr Puneet Gupta, Cosmetic Dermatologist
Ms Angelica Kavouni, Plastic Surgeon at Cosmetic Solutions
Mr Mark Whiteley, Consultant Vascular Specialist
Mr Dalvi Humzah, Cosmetic / Plastic Surgeon
Janet McConnon, The Brighton Laser Clinic
Mr Andrew Clarke, General and Colorectal Surgeon
Dr David De Berker, Consultant Dermatologist, Bristol Royal Infirmary
Sutton Coldfield Musical Theatre Company
The Arcadians
The Argosy
Solihull Operatic Society
Queensbridge Musical Theatre Society
Alexandra Theatre
Baker Street Medical Centre
Film Birmingham
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i keep getting mouth ulcers what is it to do with and how can i stop them
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hi, i have sore toes which after looking on the internet i think are called hammer toes. i went to my gp and was told to just moisturise them and nothing could be done. They become very painful and i am very conscious about them and would like to know if i could have them straightened. Please help
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I saw Episode 4 last week which featured Emma who was suffering from a hernia and excess skin following 2 pregnancies. I have exactly the same problem. Could you give me any information about who I could see to correct this problem. I have visited a GP but was told I would just have to put up with it, but having seen the show last week am now hopeful that something can be done.
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hi i have problems walking due to my little toes being an odd shape they kind of stick up from the rest can you help me please
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is there a way you could list which of the treatments featured in the programme are available on the NHS? I assume the extensive dentistry isn't. Some treatments would possibly considered to be cosmetic, would they be covered? Things like that.
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