Anyone taking antimalarial drugs to prevent malaria who develops a fever or flu-like symptoms while taking the medicine or within 2-3 months after traveling to an area where malaria is common should call a physician immediately.
Ice the knee. 1  Icing the knee reduces swelling and can be used for both acute and chronic knee injuries. 2  Most authorities recommend icing the knee two to three times a day for 20 to 30 minutes each time. 3  Use an ice bag or a bag of frozen vegetables placed on the knee.
However, there are several options your doctor may suggest. 1  Rest your knee. If your pain is the result of an injury or overuse, the doctor may ask you to rest your knee for a period of days or weeks. 2  Ice your knee. Similar to resting, ice can help swelling subside and hasten healing from certain injuries. 3  Compress your knee joint.