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.
Knee injections can relieve pain and get you back on your feet. Knee Injection Options. Today, doctors can offer hyaluronic acid injections to patients experiencing pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee. The injections help restore the cushioning and lubricating properties of the knee joint and can relieve pain for up to six months.