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Is it dangerous to sleep with a concussion?

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It has long been thought that a person with a concussion should not sleep because they might slip into a coma or lose consciousness. Through research and the expertise of UAMS doctors such as Dr. Alice Alexander, one of the primary care doctors in our Internal Medicine Clinic, we now know that there is no need to make a patient with a concussion stay awake. read more

A person can go to sleep following a concussion if he or she is awake and able to hold a conversation. No other symptoms, such as dilated pupils or trouble walking, should be present before sleeping. Dr. Rudolph treats concussions regularly in children, teens and adults. read more

It used to be thought that sleeping when you have a concussion is dangerous, but new research has shown that while a concussion is not a physical injury, but hinders the brain's ability to function at 100%, those who have concussions can sleep with them. read more

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