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.
Using ice treatment appropriately can help to reduce knee swelling and pain. It reduces blood flow to the area, helps to numb pain and can speed up healing. Ice can be useful after injuries, with longer term problems, especially during flare-ups of conditions such as arthritis and after knee surgery.