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What Causes Sweating In Legs And Sever Itching Behind The Knee Joints?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jun 2016
Question: in the morning i wake to find my legs sweating leading to severe itching behind the knee joint possible causes please
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possibly could be fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Sir

Excessive sweating in areas of skin fold like knee joint predisposes to fungal infection ( Intertrigonitis ) . This could be one of the possibility , exact diagnosis will however depend on clinical examination.

It would be very helpful if you could provide clinical photograph of affected area.

Take Care

Best regards
Dr XXXXXXX
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Dr. T Shobha Deepak

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What Causes Sweating In Legs And Sever Itching Behind The Knee Joints?

Brief Answer: Possibly could be fungal infection Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Sir Excessive sweating in areas of skin fold like knee joint predisposes to fungal infection ( Intertrigonitis ) . This could be one of the possibility , exact diagnosis will however depend on clinical examination. It would be very helpful if you could provide clinical photograph of affected area. Take Care Best regards Dr XXXXXXX