The Compendium of Caraka 1.10.17

1.10.17

śeṣatvādāyuṣo yāpyamasādhyaṃ pathyasevayā /
labdhālpasukhamalpena hetunā+āśupravartakam //

Owing to remaining lifespan, a disease is palliable, though incurable, where through wholesome regimen
slight comfort is obtained, yet it flares up quickly with a minor cause;