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.
Functional braces are used after a knee injury and provides support while the knee injury is healing. The type of functional brace you need is determined by the type of injury, and there are functional knee braces to treat MCL, ACL, PCL, LCL, and combination injuries.In each case, there are specific functional knee braces that apply the appropriate forces to support the affected ligament.fter an injury, your doctor may prescribe a knee brace as part of your rehabilitation program. A functional knee brace comes in several types, and your doctor will prescribe the one that matches the severity of your injury.