Abstract Background Dysphagia post-acute stroke is a commonly reported complication. It can effect up to 80% of the post stroke population (Banda et al., 2022). Constipation is a well-recognised complication in all hospital admissions. The cause of which is thought of as multifactorial, change in diet and fluid intake, reduced mobility, change in routine etc. A scoping review has found that despite both conditions being prevalent in a stroke population, their concurrent incidence has not been studied or reported. Methods A scoping literature review was carried out to investigate the incidence of these conditions concurrently in stroke. Databases used were CINAHL, EMBASE and MEDLINE. Inclusion criteria for the review included 1) Stroke population over 18 years 2) published in English 3) any measure taken of constipation. Opinion pieces and non-peer reviewed papers were excluded. An audit of our current inpatient cohort on the stroke unit was also carried out to identify if these concurrent conditions are being documented and acted upon. Results The literature review resulted in an empty review. There was no clearly defined literature that reported on the concurrent incidence of dysphagia and constipation in an acute stroke population. The supportive audit on the ward included 29 patients on the inpatient acute stroke unit. 2 of 29 had documented constipation, while 21 of 29 (72%) patients were prescribed laxatives. 15 of 29 (51.7%) had been commenced on a modified diet by speech and language therapy secondary to dysphagia. Conclusion Dysphagia and constipation have been identified as common post stroke complications. 72% of the inpatient cohort have been commenced on laxatives, this indicates the recognition and pre-emptive management off this prevalent complication. Dysphagia was documented in over 50% of patients. Continued research needs to be carried out on the concurrent incidence and management of these post stroke complications.