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.
Because knee pain has so many different causes, there is no single treatment that can help bring relief. However, there are several options your doctor may suggest. 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. This will help inflamed areas return to normal so that your pain will subside. Ice your knee. Similar to resting, ice can help swelling subside and hasten healing from certain injuries.