Emmerdale‘s Dr Liam Cavanagh reveals that he’s been suffering with bladder issues next week, after Claudette Anderson finds him urinating in the local allotment.
Could his symptoms be a sign of a more serious problem – or simply a false alarm?
As the village GP for over 10 years, Liam has gathered a reputation for being one of Emmerdale‘s most upstanding citizens (for the most part, anyway).
So, when Claudette comes across him relieving himself at the allotment, Liam feels the need to explain exactly why he resorted to such out-of-character behaviour…
“Liam is embarrassed, to say the very least,” our Emmerdale insider explains. “But rather than pretend the awkward moment never happened, Liam invites Claudette into the backroom at the Woolie and explains that he’s been finding it difficult to hold his urine in.
“It’s an admirable move considering how private the subject matter is, but Liam knows that Claudette is a friend and colleague that he can count on when it matters most. And as you’d expect, Claudette offers her best words of wisdom in response.”
Upon hearing Liam talk through his situation, Claudette insists that he has a problem that needs to be evaluated by a medical professional other than himself. Liam, however, takes a different tack and tries to shrug off the issue altogether.
Can Claudette convince him to take her sage advice and seek help? Or will Liam go against everything he stands for and gamble on his health?
“Surely Liam would advise anyone in his predicament to visit his practice,” our source continues. “It could well turn out to be a very minor problem, but on the other hand, it could be something that may cause him bigger problems later down the line.
“We just don’t know until Liam takes the plunge and gets himself checked out by a doctor.
“With his home life happier than ever, it would be devastating if he brushed his problem under the rug then had to deal with another health crisis so soon after Chas’s breast cancer.”
Not one to back down, Claudette does all she can to encourage Liam to book an appointment as soon as he can.
Given the severity of Claudette’s concern, could Liam find himself on the receiving end of an unexpected diagnosis? And if so, how will he and Chas cope with the inevitable stress it would put on their shoulders?