Astronaut Medical Problems

2. Dehydration and altered calcium excretion in space
5. primarily due to the disruption of the vestibular system
6. a condition where the number of red blood cells or the hemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal
10. is stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances
13. solid masses or crystals that form from substances (like minerals, acids and salts) in your kidneys
14. to become thinner or lighter
16. heart and blood vessels, which work together to pump blood and oxygen throughout the body
18. includes bandages, gauze pads, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment, pain relievers, tweezers, scissors, and a thermometer
19. a complex network of organs, tissues, cells, and molecules that defends the body against disease
20. the lack of gravity and weightlessness makes it disintegrate

1. far away from other places, buildings, or people; remote causes this to increase.
3. fluid shifts, decreased red blood cell production, and increased red blood cell destruction
4. the inability to see as well as a person
7. invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites in the body
8. prolonged exposure to space radiation
9. high-energy, charged particles produced in space.
11. a common neurovestibular dysfunction experienced by astronauts in microgravity
12. the thinning or loss of muscle tissue, leading to a decrease in muscle mass and strength
15. irregular heartbeats where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or in an irregular rhythm
17. Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome