A woman from Uttar Pradesh suffered a sudden jaw dislocation on 30 November 2025 while eating golgappas at a street stall in Auraiya. The incident, caught on camera and widely shared online, quickly turned a routine snack stop into a medical emergency and left viewers shocked at how a simple bite of a popular street food caused such a severe injury.
The woman has been identified as Inkala Devi, a 42 year old resident of Gauri Kishanpur village near Dibiyapur in Auraiya district. She was in the area with her family because a relative had been admitted to a nearby hospital for delivery.
During that time, they stopped at a golgappa stall close by. While eating there, she opened her mouth wide to take a bite, and her jaw suddenly dislocated.
The video filmed by bystanders shows Inkala standing in distress while people around her try to help. Her inability to close her mouth immediately led onlookers to suspect a jaw dislocation.
Her family rushed her to the nearby district hospital. Doctors Dr. Manoj Kumar and Dr. Shatrughan Singh examined her and confirmed that her lower jaw had dislocated. They attempted manual realignment, but her condition did not improve.
Since the hospital lacked the advanced facilities required to treat complex jaw injuries, the doctors referred her to Chicholi Medical College for specialised care. At the time of the most recent updates, Inkala remained under observation and was still facing difficulty stabilising her jaw.
The video of her treatment is going viral over the internet.
A dislocated jaw happens when the lower jawbone slips out of its normal position in the temporomandibular joint. This joint is what lets us talk, chew and open our mouths. When the jaw pops out of this socket, even everyday actions like speaking become difficult. Doctors consider it an urgent condition because the jaw cannot work normally until it is put back in place.
People with a dislocated jaw usually realise something is wrong immediately. The mouth often stays stuck in an open position. The jaw may look uneven or slightly shifted to one side. Some people cannot bring their upper and lower teeth together. There is usually pain or a feeling that the jaw will not move the way it should. Eating, drinking and even forming words quickly become challenging.
A jaw dislocation does not always come from a dramatic accident. Sometimes, it happens during very ordinary moments. Opening the mouth too wide while yawning or laughing can trigger it. Trying to bite into a large piece of food can also stretch the joint beyond its limit. Direct impact to the chin or side of the face is another cause.
There are certain medical conditions that make the joint more flexible than usual. People with these issues may find their jaw dislocates more easily. Long dental procedures or medical procedures that require holding the mouth open for a long time can also increase the risk.
The most common treatment is a simple procedure called manual reduction. A trained clinician gently guides the jaw back into the joint. This is usually done under sedation or pain relief so the muscles can relax.
After the jaw is put back in place, the patient may receive a bandage or support wrap to limit movement for a short period. Doctors often recommend cold packs to ease swelling. Pain relievers and anti inflammatory medicines also help with recovery. For several weeks, most patients are asked to stick to soft foods so the joint can heal without strain.
Recovery usually takes around six weeks if the patient follows the instructions closely. If the jaw keeps slipping out repeatedly, or if manual reduction does not work, surgery may be discussed as a long term solution.
Reference:
1. Cleveland Clinic. “Dislocated Jaw.” Cleveland Clinic, last modified 2024. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24882-dislocated-jaw.
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