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.
The cold compress is the best and the easiest way to treat knee pain at home. The cold from this compress can constrict your blood vessels along with decreasing blood flow to your affected area. Therefore, it can help to reduce swelling and give you a relief from knee pain.