Puffy Face-Bird Leg Syndrome

A constellation of findings in astronauts who spend long periods in space, which begins at launch—body fluids move toward the torso and head, causing jugular venous distension, headaches and persistent nasal congestion, accompanied by muscular atrophy—up to 30% loss of muscle mass, ergo bird legs

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