Kim Kardashian Reveals Esophagitis Diagnosis in New Show Trailer

Kim Kardashian has revealed she was diagnosed with esophagitis, a condition involving inflammation of the esophagus, in a trailer for the upcoming eighth season of her family's reality show. The disclosure, which shows Kardashian in a hospital bed, prompted an emotional reaction from her mother, Kris Jenner, due to the condition's connection to the death of her father, Robert Kardashian. The trailer, released on September 17, features Kardashian telling her team, "I have something called esophagitis." An off-camera voice then asks, "Didn't your father... isn't it what he died of?" to which Kardashian replies, "Yeah." The clip cuts to Kris Jenner, who says, "I can't, it makes me want to cry." Robert Kardashian, a prominent attorney known for his role on O.J. Simpson's defense team, died of esophageal cancer in 2003 at age 59. Medical experts cited in the reports clarify that esophagitis, while affecting the same part of the body, is not the same as esophageal cancer. Esophagitis is an inflammation of the esophagus, often caused by acid reflux, infections, or certain medications.