Kim Kardashian Discloses Esophagitis Diagnosis in Upcoming Kardashians Trailer
A trailer for season 8 of The Kardashians shows Kim Kardashian revealing she has esophagitis, a condition that inflames the esophagus, and references her father's death from esophageal cancer.
Hulu released a preview of season 8 of The Kardashians on September 17, featuring a segment in which Kim Kardashian discusses a recent diagnosis of esophagitis while preparing for a public appearance. The trailer shows her in a hospital gown and being wheeled toward a medical procedure.
Kris Jenner is heard expressing distress over the situation, saying, "I can’t. It makes me want to cry."
Medical experts define esophagitis as inflammation of the esophageal lining that can cause painful swallowing and chest pain, and note that untreated cases may lead to more serious complications. The condition echoes the family’s history, as Kim’s father, Robert Kardashian, died in 2003 from esophageal cancer shortly after his diagnosis.
Kim previously highlighted her involvement in esophageal health awareness, noting the opening of the Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health at UCLA in 2019. Earlier in season 7, she also disclosed a brain aneurysm discovered during an MRI, later reporting that her condition had stabilized on a morning television program.