Weeks after publicly confirming she was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, Kim Kardashian is now sharing what doctors believe caused it.
The 45-year-old reality star first revealed the health scare in a trailer for the current season of Hulu's The Kardashians, where she is shown undergoing an MRI scan before telling her family: “There was a little aneurysm.” Her sister, Kourtney, reacted with shock, saying: “Woah!”
Elsewhere in the episode, Kim became emotional while discussing her split from ex-husband Kanye West, suggesting the turmoil of the divorce contributed to her health issues, according to Sky News.
“I’m happy it’s over,” she told viewers. “My ex will be in my life no matter what. We have four kids together.”
Doctors linked the aneurysm to worrying cause
In the latest episode, Kardashian expands on the diagnosis and shares the advice she received from renowned brain surgeon, Dr. Keith Black.
Kim Kardashian pictured with her then-husband, Kanye West, in 2020. Credit: Pierre Suu / Getty Images.
“I called Keith Black… and I sent him a picture of it,” Kim explained. “He was like, ‘I want you to come in for all this imaging.’ I asked, ‘Can I wait? What makes it rupture?’ They’re like, ‘Just stress.’”
Kim admits her overloaded schedule became “next level”
The reality star said her demanding workload only added to her stress levels. Between studying for the bar exam, filming Ryan Murphy’s new legal drama All’s Fair, and raising four young children, Kim said she had been overwhelmed.
“I’m studying 10 hours a day,” she shared. “My stress levels had become next level – to the point of hives now. I have four kids who depend on me. I have to be sane. It’s stressful out there, but this aneurysm can’t be stressed.”
Kourtney voices concern over Kim’s pace
Kourtney, 46, expressed worry that her sister was pushing herself too hard.
“I’m definitely worried about Kim,” she said in a confessional. “She has so much going on between work and her four kids that I don’t want her to have an aneurysm.”
Speaking directly to Kim, she urged her to reconsider her timing: “I’m not shaming or judging, but isn’t there a time to do it later once your kids are more grown?”
Kim Kardashian and kids Psalm, Saint, Chicago and North West. Credit: Kim Kardashian / Instagram.
“Addicted to studying”
Kim acknowledged the pressure but insisted that continuing her education is important to her – and something she hopes inspires her children.
“I love that my kids see me go to school,” she said. “I enjoy that. I love educating myself. I just wouldn’t feel like myself if I wasn’t always learning and trying new things.”