The term geriatrics is derived Greek word, Geri - old age and latrics - care. It is the branch of medicine concerned with the care and treatment of elderly. The word geriatric has also a close link with the Sanskrit word 'Geeryadi' which means degenerated. In old age vata remain the dominant factor in carrying out various physiological activities if not taken care of by adapating in required life style & diet then its increased actions induces / fasten degenerative processes specially in already immune-compromised/ diseases prone organ/ systems.

According to Ayurveda, human body is made up of seven constituents (Sapthadhathus) -rasa (lymph), raktha (blood), mamsa (flesh), medas (fat), asthi (bone), majja (marrow) and sukra (regenerative tissue). The dhathus get degenerated due to the body's prolonged structural changes. During old age we cannot enhance the capacity of dhathus, but it can be protected and rejuvenated. The decline in physiological reserve in organs makes the elderly develop some kinds of diseases and have more complications from mild problems (such as dehydration from a mild gastroenteritis). Multiple problems like BPH,OA, Osteoporosis,Alzhemer’s, Parkinson’s , Menopausal disorders may compound.

Enlarged Prostate (BPH)

Is prostate Benign Prostrate Hypertrophy curable? The answer is yes. The prostate enlargement, disease of men after fifty could be irritating. It is on account of increased and frequent urge along with straining urination. An enlarged prostate means the gland has grown bigger. Prostate enlargement happens to almost all men as they get older. As the gland grows, it can press on the urethra and cause urination and bladder problems. An enlarged prostate is often called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or benign prostatic hypertrophy. It is not cancer, and it does not raise your risk for prostate cancer. The actual cause of prostate enlargement is unknown. Factors linked to aging and the testicles themselves may play a role in the growth of the gland. Men who have had their testicles removed at a young age (for example, as a result of testicular cancer) do not develop BPH.