"Odorless Atmosphere: The Silent Symphony of Flatulence in Space"
Living in space comes with various bodily challenges for astronauts, including vision problems, fluid accumulation, loss of smell and taste, increased flatulence, and disrupted metabolic processes. In microgravity, the blood volume above the neck remains high, affecting the eyes and optic nerves. The lack of gravity also causes fluid to accumulate in tissues, resulting in a puffy face and congested sinuses. Astronauts often experience a diminished sense of smell and taste, and the International Space Station (ISS) can have an unpleasant odor. Additionally, digestive gases do not rise, leading to increased flatulence. Other bodily functions, such as urination, can also be affected, with the bladder reaching maximum capacity before an urge is felt. Astronauts may need to catheterize themselves in such cases.
