ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Greyout

Have you ever felt dizzy or lightheaded when you stand up too fast? Well, sometimes when your body experiences a sudden change like that, your blood pressure can drop for a quick moment. When this happens, your brain doesn't get enough blood and oxygen which can make you see everything turn gray, white or black for a few seconds. This is what we call a greyout!

Just like when you hold your breath or feel a little bit sick, sometimes your body can do weird things. A greyout is one of them, but don't worry, it usually goes away quickly and isn't harmful!
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