Doctors Shocked at Man's Frightening Facial Swelling

The mobile GP surgery sees a series of patients with worrying and sometimes mysterious symptoms. Doctors investigate sudden dizziness and confusion that could indicate a stroke, painful skin problems, whiplash after a car crash, unexplained falls and migraines, exercise-related heart palpitations, a sick young child, recurring episodes of vision loss, and severe ear discomfort. Throughout the episode, the GPs have to decide which symptoms are harmless and which need urgent specialist investigation.

It’s another intense day inside Northwick Park A&E as emergency nurses treat serious injuries and sudden illness. A 66-year-old man is rushed in after a 10-foot ladder fall leaves him with a severely shattered ankle. A 74-year-old woman undergoes two painful wrist realignments after falling in her garden. The team also investigates a heart patient’s chest pain while supporting anxious patients and their families. Away from the wards, staff prepare for a wedding and enjoy the friendships that help them cope with life on the frontline.

Doctors also investigate possible carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, poorly controlled diabetes and unexplained hair loss. Watch these fascinating real-life GP consultations exploring diagnosis, treatment, patient care and the challenges of everyday medicine.

In this episode of GPs: Behind Closed Doors, doctors care for a range of elderly patients facing complex health concerns. A woman with worsening memory loss and dizziness is urgently referred for further tests after doctors fear it could be a stroke or dementia. Elsewhere, a patient with suspected Addison's disease deteriorates rapidly in the surgery and is rushed to hospital by ambulance with a potentially life-threatening adrenal crisis. The team also diagnoses scarlet fever in a young boy, investigates a painful hand tremor, and helps patients with falls, hernias, chronic pain, and other age-related conditions.

In this episode, doctors treat patients facing chronic pain, a suspected hernia, a knee injury and a mysterious bitter taste. A worried mum brings baby Freddy to the GP after a virus leaves him pulling painfully at his ear. One woman fears her persistent cough could be lung cancer, prompting antibiotics, a chest X-ray and further checks. Another patient opens up about severe depression, anxiety, panic attacks and the pressures affecting their mental health.

Emma Willis faces the final challenges of becoming a qualified maternity support worker at Watford General Hospital. From supporting expectant mothers and assisting during emotional births to completing crucial theatre assessments, Emma proves she can stay calm under pressure and earns her qualification.