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.
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.