Recoil Symptom

Recoil symptom

Introduction.

The recoil symptom is one of the most well-known symptoms in medicine. It was first described by the famous American neurologist J.H. Stewart and his colleague S. Holmes in 1885. The symptom reflects a direct relationship between the volume of blood and its outpouring into the subarachnoid space of the brain. In this case, a change in venous pressure occurs, resulting in an outflow of blood into the spine. This symptom can be caused by a variety of diseases, ranging from stroke to head injury. This article will provide a brief overview of the recoil symptom,