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.
Treatment of knee pain depends on the cause of the knee pain. If you have been working on your knees all day then potentially rest and anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen can help. If the cause is trauma and there is possible joint damage then you should seek medical attention.
Home Care for Knee Pain continued... COMPRESS the knee with a knee brace or wrap. 1  Compression helps accomplish two goals: 2  First, compression is another way to reduce swelling. 3  Second, in some knee injuries, compression can be used to keep the patella aligned and to keep joint mechanics intact.