A sudden abnormal burst of electrical activity in the brain can lead to the signals to the nerves being disrupted, causing a seizure.
The electrical signals pass along your nerves to all parts of the body.
Download this information as a pdf or large print document.The information on this page can also be accessed in the following formats: Overall, your risk of having a seizure reduces over time after a stroke. But if you have a seizure after a stroke, it doesn't necessarily mean you have epilepsy or will go on to develop it. Some people will have repeated seizures, and be diagnosed with epilepsy. These are most likely to happen within the first few days following a stroke, but your first seizure could occur two or more years later. Some stroke survivors can experience seizures. Donating and paying in fundraising money.