Home / Arts and Entertainment / Kim Kardashian's Esophagus Scare: Health Fears Surface
Kim Kardashian's Esophagus Scare: Health Fears Surface
29 Oct
Summary
- Kim Kardashian was diagnosed with esophagitis, causing inflammation of her esophagus.
- The diagnosis brought up painful memories of her father's death from esophageal cancer.
- Kardashian previously underwent extensive brain scans after discovering a brain aneurysm.
Reality television star Kim Kardashian recently disclosed her diagnosis of esophagitis, an inflammatory condition affecting the esophagus. This health concern, revealed on the Oct. 29 episode of The Kardashians, has deeply impacted her due to personal history.
Kardashian expressed that the diagnosis hit close to home, referencing the 2003 death of her father, Robert Kardashian Sr., who passed away two months after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer. She shared her hope that medication would resolve the issue without further complications, but admitted to uncertainty about the outcome.
This esophagitis diagnosis follows another significant health scare from approximately one year ago. During an appearance on Good Morning America in October 2025, Kardashian shared that she had undergone a Prenuvo scan which led to further extensive brain scans at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Fortunately, all tests confirmed she was in good health at that time, reinforcing her belief in the importance of proactive health screenings.
