Kim Kardashian recently underwent surgery to address "irregularities" in her esophagus after receiving a diagnosis of esophagitis. The disclosure was made in a preview for an upcoming episode of "The Kardashians."
Kardashian, 46, shared that she had been "feeling a little off" and experiencing throat pain. Her doctor informed her of "a little bit of inflammation of the esophagus" and suggested a procedure to determine the cause and necessary treatment.
In a confessional segment, Kardashian revealed her reluctance to share the news widely due to her late father, Robert Kardashian Sr., who died of esophageal cancer in 2003 at the age of 59. "This is something that really hits home for me," she stated, expressing a desire to avoid a similar fate.
Mayo Clinic notes that Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a common cause of esophagitis, can lead to esophageal cancer. Kardashian expressed hope that medication might resolve the issue, but acknowledged uncertainty about the outcome.
The health concern was previously highlighted in the Season 8 trailer for "The Kardashians," where Kardashian confirmed to someone off-camera that her diagnosis was related to the illness that claimed her father's life.
This marks another health scare documented on the show; in a previous season, Kardashian experienced a health scare where doctors detected a "little" brain aneurysm during an MRI, which was attributed to stress.