Episode Guide
Men
Having waged war on the Vagina yesterday, the EI Docs turn their attention to the GP surgery’s most elusive creature – the ‘MAN’. From baldness to man boobs, and troublesome testicles to problem penises, the Docs are hitting the streets of Gloucester, searching for men who are in desperate need of a health MOT…
In the climax to our week of specials, the Embarrassing Bodies clinic sets up camp at Gloucester Rugby Club. And it’s not long before they’ve got their first eye-watering case: a man whose manhood has been mangled by a piercing. Fortunately, Dr Harper is on hand to give some advice on how to keep it clean, before she heads out to a local pub to quiz the locals on how much they know about their health – with predictably poor results…
Back at the club, the next patient who appears is suffering from the classic symptoms of an enlarged prostate. With 1 in 4 men over the age of 60 suffering in this way, Dr Jessen heads out to talk to pathologist Dr Jarmulowicz about how it affects men, and why so few know about it.
This is all brought into sharp focus by 53-year-old Barry, who was struck down by Prostate Cancer 3 years ago. With his symptoms worsening, Barry comes along to the clinic to see Dr Jessen about the options open to him, including surgical removal, which carries with it the risks of incontinence and impotence.
Most men would like to laugh off their illnesses, but the Docs have discovered that going bald can be no laughing matter. They’ve brought four balding blokes together to test out the latest hair loss products, including light technology; natural trichology, minoxydil lotion and even a full 6-hour hair transplant operation!
Dr Jessen also gets to grips with a case of gynecomastia (man-boobs to most of us), when we catch up with 33-year-old Abdul from Tuesday’s programme, who’s looking to put 17 years of discomfort behind him. After a two hour operation (and the removal of three pints of fat!) Abdul’s very happy to show off his manly new chest.
With surgery nearly over, Christopher drops in with a problem penis. The Docs decide that a chemically induced erection is the only way to find out if the problem will require a circumcision…
As last orders are called at the Embarrassing Bodies bar, there’s a final patient to be seen. John’s acne had given his confidence a massive knock – but with the aid of dermatologist Dr Chopra, John was able to avoid plastic surgery and get on the road to recovery.
And don’t forget – you can watch our self-check guide to how to check your testicles by clicking here, or you can get the guide on your mobile phone by texting BALLS to 84444…
The EB team would like to thank:
West London Clinic
University Hospital Birmingham
Dr Sunil Chopra
The London Dermatological Centre
Bostwick Laboratories – Genetic prostate cancer testing
Dr Richard Rogers
St Georges Hospital
Belgravia Centre
Transform
Peter Bannister Trichology
Tetbury Hospital
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I have small lumps on my scrotum which occasionally give discharge if squeezed. What is it?
possibly warts
Hiya, my stomach growls when I eat certain types of food. I am never certain what foods I am reacting to most of the time, but the one I know about is certain types of milk. My stmach is mostly bloated and I have a discomfort in one section of my belly. It is not unbearable pain, its just irritating. When I massage it I can feel wind going round and round and often wont go anywhere and then another time It will come out. it is like there is a blockage somewhere. Finally when I lie on my belly I feel as if I am laying on a lump in my belly. I dont feel unwell, or lethargic. just suffering from bloating and wind.
lactose in tolerant mate.
i am young teenage boy and i am currently worred. When i go a poo i find blood on my toilet paper, it is bright red blood and when i poo it hurts?
Does it hurt? if so it may be an anal fissure.
Any tummy ache with the pain on pooing? How long has it been going? Does any kind of food or drink aggravate it? Do u keep a record of each time u see blood or have pain? Ask yr Dr to send u for a scan to rule out stomach /colon ulcers.
i am 38years old and i have problem during intercourse kindly tell me what is going on .thanks
Wats the problem
I have wat looks like a skin tag just inside de opening in the anal area dat gets very itchy.Theres also some discharge from dat area.Can u tell me wat dis cud b..
I also have what looks like a skin tag just inside my anas. I have had it for a number of years and it hasent grown or discharged. Could it be anal warts or what?
What is the normal colour range of discharge for men and women?
hi u r all very brave to talk about this i dont have anything wrong with me but i think all of u will get better
i have lumbs under my skin at the top of my leg near my pubic area on the left side is that normal ??
hi there, i have white spots on my foreskin and a red wierd looking spot/odject on the urethral opening, do you know what i have?
This is exactly what i have! I don't know for definitive what it is, however it could maybe be PPP? I deffo have that, but i've never been able to figure out what it is that you explained? :/
I have bumps on my back head for more than 12 years please help me.
