What was thought to be a simple toothache led a Bengaluru woman to suffer from multi-organ dysfunction including three minor cardiac arrests, reported The Times of India.
Twenty-six-year-old Mala was kept on ventilator for two months until she recovered in December. While the incident happened about six months ago, it has become an important lesson for people who ignore dental problems.
The newspaper reported that Mala went the painkiller way, thinking the toothache and swelling in her jaw would subside. However, that aggravated her pain and the swelling made its way to her throat, blocking the passage. This led to more problems as Mala was unable to eat, drink or speak.