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Yes, strokes can cause seizures. These are called post-stroke seizures (PSS), and some people may develop post-stroke epilepsy (PSE). About 4-10% of stroke survivors experience early-onset seizures within the first two weeks after a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes (brain bleeds) carry a higher risk of causing seizures compared Show Full Answer

Yes, strokes can cause seizures. These are called post-stroke seizures (PSS), and some people may develop post-stroke epilepsy (PSE). About 4-10% of stroke survivors experience early-onset seizures within the first two weeks after a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes (brain bleeds) carry a higher risk of causing seizures compared to ischemic strokes (blood clots). In fact, studies show people who had hemorrhagic strokes were almost twice as likely to develop seizures. The reason strokes can trigger seizures is that they can cause brain damage and scar tissue formation. This scarring disrupts the normal transmission of electrical signals in the brain. Stroke is actually one of the leading causes of newly diagnosed epilepsy in adults, particularly in people over 60 years old.

If you experience a seizure lasting more than 5 minutes or have 3 seizures in a row without regaining consciousness, seek immediate medical attention as this could indicate a serious emergency.

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