Sunita Williams Health Issues : Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore have been stranded in space for the last 50 days. Both astronauts left for the International Space Station (ISS) on June 5, 2024 in Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Their mission was only for 10 days but due to technical fault in the spacecraft, they are facing difficulties in returning.
Now reports have revealed that Sunita Williams and Wilmore are at risk of losing muscle and bone density due to the lack of gravitational pull in outer space. This condition is called osteoporosis. Let’s know what health problems they may face due to this…
Health problems faced by astronauts
According to health experts, loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia) and bone density (osteoporosis) can affect the body both in space and on Earth. On Earth, sarcopenia reduces strength, balance and mobility. Which increases the risk of sudden falls and fractures.
On the other hand, due to osteoporosis the bones become weak, the risk of their breaking is high. There can be many difficulties in surviving both these conditions. Due to this, one may have to face many problems in life.
What health problems can occur in space
According to doctors, due to the lack of gravity in space, the muscles of astronauts weaken very quickly, because they lose minerals, especially calcium, much faster than on Earth. Due to which the bone density and muscle strength decrease. Due to this problem, when astronauts return to Earth’s gravity, they may face serious health problems.
It also affects the muscles
The lack of gravity in space can also cause Sunita Williams and Bush Wilmore to experience a loss of muscle and bone density, a condition known as osteoporosis. Exercise routines on the ISS help reduce these effects, but the risk remains.
what should be done
According to health experts, regular exercise and adequate nutrition are necessary both on earth and in space. On earth, weight-bearing activities along with a diet rich in protein and calcium can reduce these effects. On the other hand, if proper exercise can be done in space and proper diet is available, then this problem can be avoided.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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