In the premiere of the seventh season of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian shared a concerning health development with her family. During an MRI scan, doctors discovered an issue that required attention.
The latest season began airing today, October 23, and featured Kim discussing various topics, including her health and her ongoing relationship dynamics with Kanye West.
During the episode, Kim addressed her renewed struggle with psoriasis, stating, “I haven’t had psoriasis since I got divorced, and it just started coming back. I mean, I have psoriasis again. I felt more stressed, probably just because I had to super, super protect what I had to protect.”
Psoriasis is a condition that results in red and sometimes itchy patches on the skin. However, stress has been associated with more than just psoriasis in Kim’s life.
In another part of the episode, Kim shared with her sister Kourtney that a recent medical examination revealed a ‘little’ aneurysm in her brain.
This news understandably shocked Kourtney, as the discovery was unexpected.
According to the Mayo Clinic, a brain aneurysm is a protrusion in a blood vessel in the brain. These occur when blood flow applies pressure to a weak spot in the vessel wall. While brain aneurysms are not uncommon and are often not critical if small, they can become life-threatening if they rupture.
During the episode, Kim underwent an MRI scan, with doctors attributing the aneurysm to stress.
Supreme Vascular notes that while stress doesn’t cause aneurysms directly, it can lead to high blood pressure, increasing the risk of an aneurysm developing. The Cleveland Clinic also mentions that high blood pressure is often linked to aneurysm rupture, with stress being a contributing factor.
Kim reflected on her recent health challenges, mentioning how interactions with West have been particularly trying, despite their divorce filing in 2021. She remarked, “People think that I have the luxury of walking away. My ex will be in my life no matter what. We have four kids together.”