Why is it that going to sleep is supposedly bad when you [may] have a concussion?

you could not wake up/go into a coma.

It is very dangerous go to sleep if you have a concussion, or if you think you may have a concussion because of the potential brain damage. People that may have a concussion are kept awake mainly to observe and make sure no brain damage has occurred. If you did have a concussion, and you went to sleep…death could be the result, because of bleeding in the brain.

It’s a safety precaution - it’s better to be safe than sorry.

-bcuz ur more capable of slipping into a cmcomma that’s why they(as in adults).say, “don’t go to sleep u just bumped your head”!!

You could die in your sleep or go into a coma, theres a lot of stuff going on in the brain when you have this, and that can lead to it.

And how long does it take before that person can go to sleep?

If there is a possibility you have a concussion, you need to be monitored to be sure you don’t slip into a coma while you sleep, and to make sure there is nothing more serious going on. I’ve had my share of concussions through hockey, and personally i don’t WANT to sleep after getting one, they hurt like hell!

Also there is the possibility of a coma, some brain damage can cause this, some comas can last a few hours to many decades.. That would suck….