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.
Chronic knee pain is often attributed to inflammatory arthritis associated with an autoimmune disorder of the joints. Occasionally, knee pain is a symptom of an infection or bone tumor. Pain relief drugs are used as the primary treatment for knee pain. However, mild to moderate knee pain responds to drug-free treatments. Natural treatments can easily alleviate acute knee pain.