Mumford & Sons Bassist Ted Dwane HOSPITALIZED -- Blood Clot on Brain

Mumford & Sons bass player Ted Dwane was rushed to a hospital for emergency treatment yesterday ... where doctors are treating the rocker for a blood clot on his brain.

The band issued a statement on its website ... saying, "Our friend and bandmate Ted has been feeling unwell for a few days, and yesterday he was taken to a hospital to receive emergency treatment."

"The scans revealed a blood clot on the surface of his brain that requires an operation. Ted is receiving excellent care and we are being assured that he will recover quickly from surgery."

M&S says it will postpone its next 3 shows ... and will reschedule "as soon as we can."