Doctor Warns Brian May Of 'Long-Term Damage' After Stroke

Brian May informed his social media followers of a minor stroke he suffered recently, which made him lose control of his arm. He presented the update in a rather humorous way, expressing gratitude about being able to play the guitar despite the emergency.

The 77-year-old also made an appreciative mention of the hospital he was rushed to while thanking the staff for “the most fantastic care and attention.” The singer-songwriter has since seemed okay, but a certain physician at Pall Mall Medical has responded to Brian’s health update with a warning.

Doctor addresses Brian May’s health, warning of long-term damage

Dr. Chun Tang, the GP and Medical Director at Pall Mall Medical, advised Brian to adhere to all recovery advice to avoid long-term damage. He explained that any strain on his muscles and vocal cords due to singing too soon can worsen his condition and delay the healing process.

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He advised the performer to reduce the risk of pitch control issues and breathing problems by taking time to rest while recovering. Brian has fought through health issues in the past, like a heart attack in 2020 that left him more health-conscious. He recalled feeling surprised as he was deemed generally healthy with a good diet and lifestyle at the time.

What is Brian May up to now?

Regardless of his condition, Brian has been working on the BBC documentary Brian May: The Badgers, The Farmers and Me, where he addresses the practice of badger culling. Although the act is permitted by the law and even encouraged in a bid to control the spread of bovine tuberculosis, Brian is actively against it and is demanding a better approach.

The guitarist has come under fire for his advocacy, as farmers consider his movement irresponsible and unacceptable. He clapped back at the critics via Instagram, saying the Countryside Alliance is moving to stop his campaign because of how much money is being made from badger culling.