Astronaut Sunita Williams and her companions have been stuck in space since June. During this time, Sunita Williams is looking very thin in the pictures taken from the International Space Station on Christmas. Looking at these photos, it is being speculated that his weight is falling rapidly. But do you know which doctors treat people who fall ill in space? Today we will tell you about it.
When will Sunita Williams return from space?
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her partner Butch Wilmore are stuck in space. Let us tell you that he had gone to space for only 8 days as part of a mission, but due to a problem in the spaceplane, his return was postponed. Six months have passed and both the astronauts are still at the International Space Station. According to the pictures coming from space, seeing the condition of Sunita Williams, it is being speculated that she is very ill. His cheeks are seen sunken in the photos.
Who is a doctor in space?
Now the question is, who treats the ill health in space and is there any doctor present there? Let us tell you that there are no doctors in space. But many methods and things are available for treatment. Like telemedicine. The biggest method of treatment in space is telemedicine. In this, doctors sitting on the earth provide treatment to the astronaut by connecting through video call or other means.
medical equipment is available
Apart from this, astronauts also have medical equipment with which minor treatment can be done. Which also includes bandages, painkillers, antibiotics, needles and some surgical equipments. Some spacecraft also have equipment like oxygen cylinders and ventilators for critical situations. Let us tell you that before going into space, astronauts are given training, so that they can easily integrate into the environment there. Medicines and vitamin tablets are also sent along with them, which they can use in case of emergency.
Risk of getting sick after returning from space
Let us tell you that food and water are consumed in space a little differently than on Earth, which can cause problems in digestion. At the same time, being far away from the earth can lead to increased loneliness and mental pressure. Apart from this, complaint of anemia is seen in most of the passengers returning from space.
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