What happens when you get knocked out?

You've probably seen boxer matches beaten in the face, dizzy and faint in place, we often call it knock out. So why was knocked out and what happened in the meantime? Invite you to find out in the following article! 

What is 'concussion'?

The reason why we collapsed on the spot is the "cerebral concussion" or, in other words, the brain is shaking in the skull. Inside our tough skull is an extremely soft and sensitive brain, layered with arteries, veins and nerves. The brain is protected by the skull and something called cerebrospinal fluid prevents the brain from touching the skull.

If you are attacked hard enough, the brain will hit the protective skull causing trauma to the brain. The brain then hits the wall of the skull, bruises the brain, then bounces back, causing the brain to deviate inside the skull. All of these effects damage brain cells, disturb neurotransmitter and overload the system, causing paralysis and 'power off'.

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Being hit hard on the chin causes tremendous force in the brain and this is why boxers often fall in place. Experts say that in most cases, this will last a few seconds to a few minutes and then gradually recover without any serious injury. But if unlucky, 'brain concussion' can lead to brain bleeding and even death.

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How much force is needed to knock out?

It is difficult to calculate precisely because not only muscular strength, but also the momentum and speed of the fist. In addition, contact position also helps increase the rate of lowering the opponent. Usually the areas that are most likely to cause concussions include the chin, behind the ears or the back of the neck, which will leave you dizzy and faint.

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Most quickly regained consciousness and returned to normal after being knocked out. But others have symptoms such as headache, dizziness or temporary memory loss. Some may have echoes for days, weeks or months after trauma, which can lead to symptoms like depression, anxiety, dizziness, impulsiveness or personality changes and serious brain bleeding. dangerous.

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Most patients will recover gradually because the brain has the ability to heal itself. In short, the shorter the recovery period after being knocked out, the less likely the symptoms are severe.