American reality television star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian has opened up about a recent health scare. The reality TV star revealed that the diagnosis brought back painful memories of her late father, Robert Kardashian, who died of oesophageal cancer in 2003.
Kim revealed details concerning her health in the latest episode that has left her followers worried about her well-being. “So I’ve seen a couple of doctors, and it’s been heavy on my mind lately,” Kim said in a confessional on the October 29 episode of The Kardashians, as per People.
Kim Kardashian's esophagitis diagnosis raises concerns
According to the episode, Kim Kardashian had been experiencing throat pain and feeling unwell, prompting her to seek medical attention.
Media reports also mentioned that in the preview for the next episode, Kim is shown entering a hospital. “The doctor says my esophagus has these irregularities, and I have to have them cut out. It’s the same thing my dad had," she mentions.
What is esophagitis?
According to the Mayo Clinic, esophagitis refers to inflammation of the lining of the oesophagus, the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. The condition can be painful and cause difficulty swallowing.
There could be various reasons that cause oesophagitis. However, some common causes include stomach acids backing up into the esophagus, infection, medicines taken by mouth and allergies, etc.
Common symptoms include:
- Pain or difficulty while swallowing
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Heartburn or acid reflux
- A sensation of food getting stuck in the throat
- Sore throat and difficulty eating
How is it treated?
As per the experts at Mayo Clinic, treatment for esophagitis depends on its exact cause and how badly the tissue that lines the esophagus is damaged. Without treatment, this condition can damage the esophagus lining. Esophagitis can also lead to other serious health issues. These include scarring or narrowing of the esophagus, unhealthy weight loss, and dehydration.
