Jharkhand Man Dies After Using YouTube Remedy to Treat Toothache

No one is ignorant of the life-changing capabilities of social media, but when not used wisely it can have serious effects, something similar happened with Ajay Mahto from Jharakhand who lost his life after following a home remedy for a toothache.

According to TOI, 26-year-old Mahto died after consuming canner (oleander) seeds excessively after he watched YouTube videos related to recommendations on how to relieve severe toothache.

Mahto followed these remedies from YouTube videos and consumed a large number of oleander seeds. His health soon deteriorated and he was rushed to Bishnugarh Community Health Center in Hazaribagh. The man was declared dead upon arrival.

Nonochand Mahto, the father of the deceased, told doctors that his son ate kanner seeds after watching videos on YouTube to treat his toothache that had developed the disease.

He also informed his father that Mahto was staying in a hostel in Nutan Nagar Colony under Hazaribag Muffasil Police Station where he was preparing for competitive exams. He had a very bad toothache a week ago.

Nonochand said his son was a hardworking man and had excelled in the Class 10 and 12 exams conducted by CBSE.

He was inspired by several YouTube videos and consumed Kaner seeds instead of consulting a doctor. Hazaribagh civil surgeon SP Singh said the spice is very dangerous and can be life threatening.

In another incident reported from Bihar, in a recent incident, a 25-year-old man died after eating 150 momos in a momo eating challenge where he bet 1000 rupees.

The incident took place at a momo stall at Gyani Moore in Siwan district of Bihar, where the deceased Vipin Kumar agreed to a bet of Rs 1,000 between friends on who could eat the most momos and then fell to the floor unconscious after eating. 150 momos.

At first, his friends thought it was a fake, but they later took him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.