Kim Kardashian received reassuring results from her latest esophagus check, but the experience brought back painful memories of her father’s death. The reality star revealed the emotional toll of monitoring her health and explained why the experience remains difficult. Despite her concerns, Kim says she plans to stay proactive.
Kim Kardashian discusses her latest esophagus results
The Nov. 11 episode of The Kardashians followed Kim after an endoscopy. Her mother, Kris Jenner, was with her at the hospital when the doctor arrived with the results. The doctor said the inflammation in Kim’s esophagus had healed, giving her some relief. He also found a small hiatal hernia, a condition in which part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm.
Kim connected the finding to her late father, Robert Kardashian, who died from esophageal cancer. She told the doctor that she had heard surgery to repair her father’s hiatal hernia might have prevented his cancer. A hiatal hernia can contribute to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a common cause of esophagitis. Kim previously shared that doctors diagnosed her with esophagitis, an inflammation of the tissue lining the esophagus.
The doctor said Kim’s medication was working well and that surgery to repair the hernia was optional. He also said the medical team would continue monitoring an area of Barrett’s tissue. Still, he offered encouraging words about her recovery, saying, “Everything looks good, and I think you kind of healed yourself.” Kim said the update gave her “peace of mind” after the checkup.
However, the reassuring results did not eliminate the emotional stress of monitoring her health. In a confessional, Kim explained that she must remain alert to possible symptoms. “It’s something I always have to be aware of and watch and that in itself is scary and triggering,” she said. She added, “But it’s also life. I’m gonna be as proactive as possible.”
