Pain in the joints has nothing to do degrading bone health. Wearing out of cartilage is the most common cause of joint pain in your mom's case.
Visit a good ortho surgeon who can examine the knee and prescribe medication. He may ask for x-rays of the knee joints.
Mail the xrays to bdbaruah[at]orthodoc[dot]in for a second opinion.
Answered2017-04-15 11:47:17
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