GPs: Behind Closed Doors: Hall Green Health (5STAR Tuesday 19 December 2023)

5STAR will air a new episode of GPs: Behind Closed Doors, Hall Green Health, on Tuesday 19 December 2023 at 20:00. In this episode there is a lot of ailments that don’t have a quick fix so the doctors are playing a waiting game.

A waiting game

GPs: Behind Closed Doors: Hall Green Health will air on 5STAR on Tuesday 19 December 2023 at 20:00. The Birmingham location of the mobile clinic this time is Hall Green Health. There aren’t many immediate solutions in the mobile surgery this week; instead, patients will just have to wait it out. Two expanding bald spots on Yassin’s scalp have him concerned that he may be suffering from alopecia areata. A steroid cream could be helpful, but Dr. Chris Ferdinand recommends waiting to treat in case a fungal infection is also present.

After a tiny spot of skin discoloration on Waania’s back began to spread, she has been patiently waiting for over two years. A common fungal condition with a simple shampoo treatment, Pityriasis Versicolor, is swiftly diagnosed by Dr. Sam Savage. However, Waania may have to wait a few more months for her skin’s pigment to return.

As Dr. Sam attempts to determine whether Eric’s chronic cough is due to asthma or blood pressure medication, the diagnosis for Eric becomes less clear. Eric can’t get a good night’s rest because he has to sleep on his side. Dr. Sam recommends pausing tablet use to observe whether the problem goes away. David is in for some bad news from Dr. Aireen Abdul-Razak: she is worried that his injured hand is not healing properly after a fall. David should visit the emergency room to get an x-ray to determine the possibility of a fracture.

Dr. Ferdinand is a little confused about Asim’s face. It has been swelled for a few months now, and the allergen that caused it is still a mystery. To begin identifying the offender, a blood test can be performed to check for common allergens. After this, Asim will try to avoid future reactions by taking an antihistamine every day.

Jake is dealing with a debilitating headache, baby Sophie has enlarged tonsils, Irem has dizziness spells, and hairdresser Leanne seeks assistance with her weight problems.

GPs: Behind Closed Doors is an intriguing observational documentary series that delves into the inner workings of different neighbourhood general practitioner’s offices.

This is season 8 episode 29 of the series.