Stevens is reported to have been near dying after contracting the an infection and was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital, Midhurst, Sussex.

But the hitmaker describes his spell in hospital as "fairly brief". He advised The Sun: "I couldn't do much work for about a year."

Stevens described how he needed to take "terribly large, horse-sized antibiotic tablets".

But his day trip was productive - he started writing songs that "came from an incredibly powerful urge to find meaning in my life and to go in a new direction".

Years later he regarded his break as a "gift", including, "If more people were able to stop and think, they might change the direction of their lives completely".

What is tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis is an an infection that often impacts the lungs and may be handled with antibiotics. But if left untreated it may be severe.

Symptoms often come on step by step, however in keeping with the NHS can embrace:

• a cough that lasts greater than three weeks – it's possible you'll cough up mucus (phlegm) or mucus with blood in it
• feeling drained or exhausted
• a excessive temperature or evening sweats
• lack of urge for food
• weight reduction
• feeling typically unwell

If TB spreads to a different a part of the physique, the next signs might happen:

• swollen glands
• physique aches and pains
• swollen joints or ankles
• tummy or pelvic ache
• constipation
• darkish or cloudy pee
• a headache
• being sick
• feeling confused
• a stiff neck
• a rash on the legs, face or different a part of the physique

The NHS advises to see a GP if:

• you have had a cough for greater than three weeks
• you are feeling drained or exhausted and also you're undecided why
• you've a excessive temperature or evening sweats that don't go away
• you typically don't really feel hungry
• you retain losing a few pounds with out altering your weight loss program or train routine
• you have spent plenty of time with somebody who has tuberculosis (TB) and has signs (for instance, you reside with somebody who has it)

Ask for an pressing GP appointment or get assist from NHS 111 if:

• you are coughing up blood or mucus (phlegm) with blood in it
• And name 999 or go to A&E if:
• you've a stiff neck and a extreme headache
• it is painful to take a look at vibrant lights
• you have had a seizure or match
• you have had a change in behaviour – corresponding to sudden confusion
• you've weak point or lack of motion in a part of the physique

These signs may sign TB has unfold to your mind.

Cat Stevens will seem on stage at Glastonbury on Sunday 25 June at roughly 3:15pm.