Kim Kardashian diagnosed with oesophagitis
Yahoo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Kim Kardashian revealed in the trailer for the eighth season of The Kardashians that she has been diagnosed with oesophagitis, a condition involving inflammation of the esophagus often caused by acid reflux.
- The condition was highlighted in a clip showing Kim in a hospital bed, emphasizing the seriousness of her health scare.
- Oesophagitis is diagnosed through tests such as an endoscopy, which involves inserting a camera-equipped tube into the throat and esophagus.
- Kim's father, Robert Kardashian, passed away from oesophageal cancer in 2003, and the family has since been active in raising awareness about esophageal health.
- In 2019, Kim and her family helped open the UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Centre for Oesophageal Health, which has been credited with saving lives and providing specialized care for those affected by esophageal conditions.
