Brit abroad told stroke symptoms were 'hangover' after new year party | SWNS

A British teacher was initially told he had a hangover before being diagnosed with a stroke that required emergency brain surgery in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Michael Batten, 36, sought help after severe headaches and vomiting but was discharged with painkillers. Days later, scans revealed an ischemic stroke, leading to a craniotomy. He now faces lasting brain damage and a medical bill of about $20,000, while raising awareness of travel insurance risks. ------------------------------ Please subscribe for daily viral videos and check out all our social channels here: https://linktr.ee/swns To license this video for editorial or commercial use please contact [email protected]