It is very difficult for astronauts to live in space. For astronauts, the real difficulty is not all kinds of space missions, but the complete migration of human life to the space environment.

With the maturity of manned space technology, astronauts and doctors in charge of astronauts' health need to think about an important question-what should be done if astronauts have gastrointestinal discomfort in space?

In the space environment, space is a very scarce resource, so the toilets in spacecraft are also very limited. On the International Space Station, about 3-4 astronauts * * * share a toilet. At the peak, even 6 astronauts * * * share a toilet. If an astronaut has gastrointestinal discomfort, it will bring "pressure" to many astronauts. Astronauts' "toilet time" is also carefully arranged:

Astronauts' space missions are often scheduled and planned in advance; The working hours and meals in space will also be strictly controlled, and even the astronauts' time in the toilet will be planned.

Although the "toilet time" of astronauts will be planned in advance, astronauts often finish their space work in advance. According to the feedback from astronauts, almost no one will abide by the "toilet time" arrangement. Because the time when astronauts need to use the toilet rarely overlaps, most astronauts can have enough time to occupy the toilet.

When an astronaut just enters space, the weightless environment will change the position of the body's stomach. The weightless environment will also make the blood move upward, resulting in the accumulation of body fluids. In order to alleviate this situation, the brain will make the human body urinate.

During the first few days in space, astronauts will be dehydrated to varying degrees, which will easily cause gastrointestinal problems and increase the use time of astronauts' toilets.

In order to reduce the utilization rate of toilets, astronauts will choose to wear diapers after entering space, which can directly solve some physiological problems. Strict space plan to reduce accidents:

When entering space, astronauts' daily meals will be strictly controlled. Through diet control, on the one hand, the daily nutritional intake of astronauts can be ensured; On the other hand, it is to control the physiological problems of astronauts through diet.

Gastrointestinal problems are often the first problem that astronauts need to solve after entering space. After each manned launch mission is completed, NASA will ask relevant questions and give solutions in time.

If the astronauts have gastrointestinal problems, the ground control center will prescribe relevant prescriptions according to the current materials, so as to help the astronauts quickly alleviate the gastrointestinal problems. Among the relevant prescriptions of NASA, there are even tea leaves that we are familiar with.

In order to avoid the time conflict of the space toilet, astronauts can choose to enema in advance before taking off, so as to reduce the possibility of using the toilet.

Astronauts will also be taught the use of space toilets on the ground, so that they can quickly solve their own physiological problems and provide convenience for other astronauts.

If space toilets are really in short supply, then astronauts can only use plastic bags to solve it themselves. This method is very unreliable and there is a big "health risk".

In p>1969, when Apollo 11 orbited the moon, there was a "floating object incident". Apollo 11' s files recorded the communication of astronauts, but all astronauts denied that they were the source of the "floating object", so the matter was dropped.

In 2116, the astronaut's gastrointestinal problems were included in the space risk project announced by NASA.

Diarrhea and electrolyte imbalance caused by gastrointestinal problems will not only put pressure on the use of space toilets, but also affect the health of astronauts themselves. If other astronauts can't use the space toilet normally, there will be a potential health threat to the living environment of astronauts.

Although NASA thinks that further improving the "water absorption" of spacesuits is a solution, this solution will undoubtedly reduce the comfort of astronauts in space missions. Summary:

Space life is a very complicated matter, and the use of toilets alone is full of potential risks.

However, the essence of space toilet pressure is that human space technology is not yet mature. If humans can launch spacecraft with larger space, they can easily solve related problems. If humans can create a spacecraft that simulates gravity, they can avoid the physical discomfort of astronauts such as dehydration. Astronauts are also human beings, and the most suitable living environment for human beings is the earth environment. If human beings can bring the earth environment into space, we can easily realize a long-term trip to space!