Blackout facts for kids

In medicine, the word blackout is a form of amnesia. The amnesia may be complete or partial. Such an amnesia can be provoked by

• stress for example, before an examination.
• alcohol: People suffering from such a conditions may also lose consciousness for a certain time.
• interrupting the supply of oxygen or blood to the brain
• Injuries to the brain
• Various illnesses

After the cause is gone, usually, full mental powers are restored. There may be a blank in memory though.

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In Spanish: Blackout para niños