Uttar Pradesh – In a bizarre incident, a 42-year-old woman in Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, dislocated her jaw while attempting to eat a popular street food, the golgappa, on Saturday.
Inkala Devi, a resident of Gauri Kishanpur village in the Dibiyapur area, found herself unable to close her mouth after the incident and required immediate medical attention.
The woman was reportedly staying near the hospital with her family while in Auraiya for work. According to her relatives, the incident occurred suddenly as she opened her mouth to bite into a golgappa.
Her niece-in-law and other family members witnessed the entire incident. A relative, Savitri, recounted the shocking moment to NDTV, stating, “As soon as Didi opened her mouth to eat the golgappa, it stayed open. We thought it might be normal pain, but when her mouth didn’t close, we immediately took her to the hospital.”
Initial Treatment Unsuccessful
Inkala Devi was rushed to the District Joint Hospital. Doctors Manoj Kumar and Shatrughan Singh attempted to fix the dislocated jaw but were unsuccessful. Due to the complexity, she was subsequently referred to Chicholi Medical College for specialized treatment. Hospital officials have indicated that she remains in a critical condition.
Doctor Shatrughan Singh suggested the dislocation was likely caused by opening her mouth excessively, a condition that can unexpectedly occur while eating.
Doctor Manoj Kumar elaborated on the difficulty in managing the case initially: “The woman was eating a golgappa; as soon as she opened her mouth, half of the golgappa remained inside her mouth, and half of it came outside, and her mouth stayed wide open. At the 50-bed district hospital, the doctors tried very hard to help her relax and sit properly, but it was very difficult. It could not be managed there, so we referred her to the 100-bed district hospital at Chicholi.”
Expert Advice on Jaw Issues
Dr. Kumar, who noted this was the first such case he had encountered, stressed the rarity of such incidents. He offered crucial advice for the public regarding jaw pain and movement:
“For such people, doctors advise that if someone feels pain in their jaw or cannot fully open their mouth, they should never force it open. It should be done gently.”
He advised that when eating, one should do so calmly, and individuals with existing jaw issues should consult a dental surgeon or a specialist.
The Chicholi Medical College is expected to provide further care to stabilize Inkala Devi’s condition and restore her normal jaw function. Experts confirm that jaw dislocation due to sudden or excessive mouth opening is a known cause of open jaw lock.
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