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.
Bursitis, a common cause of knee pain, is treated in the following ways: 1  Ice the knee for 15 minutes once an hour for three or four hours. 2  Do not apply the ice directly to the knee; instead, cover your knee with a cotton towel.