Former NSW Labor minister Eddie Obeid, who is facing a potential jail sentence for misconduct in public office, has suffered a mild stroke.

Fairfax Media understands Obeid was admitted to the emergency department at St Vincent's Hospital on Thursday night.

Eddie Obeid leaves Darlinghurst Court in June. Credit:Ben Rushton

The 72-year-old former ALP powerbroker was discharged from hospital on Friday morning.

Obeid is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty in June of misconduct in public office over his family's business dealings at Circular Quay.