Kim Kardashian says she was diagnosed with brain aneurysm

Kim Kardashian, the renowned reality TV star and entrepreneur, has disclosed her diagnosis of a brain aneurysm. The 45-year-old made the revelation during a teaser for the seventh season of her popular reality series, ‘The Kardashians,’ which premiered on Hulu on Thursday. In the clip, Kardashian mentions, ‘There’s, like, a little aneurysm,’ prompting a surprised reaction from her sister, Kourtney Kardashian Barker, who exclaims, ‘Whoa.’ Kardashian suggests that stress may have contributed to her condition, as footage in the teaser shows her undergoing a brain scan. Brain aneurysms, which are bulging areas on blood vessels in the brain, are relatively common, affecting about 1 in 50 people. Many individuals remain unaware of their condition, as unruptured aneurysms often do not present symptoms. However, if an aneurysm grows large or ruptures, it can lead to severe complications such as intense headaches, speech difficulties, or even life-threatening strokes. Dr. Shazam Hussain, director of the Cerebrovascular Center at the Cleveland Clinic, likened aneurysms to ‘a weak spot on a tire.’ While not all aneurysms require treatment, factors such as size, location, and family history influence medical decisions. Dr. Aditya Pandey, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at University of Michigan Health, emphasized that smoking and uncontrolled high blood pressure increase the risk of aneurysms. Kardashian’s publicist has not yet commented on whether she is experiencing symptoms or undergoing treatment. The star has previously advocated for full-body MRI scans, despite medical warnings about their limited utility for all patients.