Kim Kardashian reveals doctors warn her brain aneurysm could ‘rupture’ at any time from her high-pressure life

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Kim Kardashian shared that doctors were worried a brain aneurysm found during a recent scan could burst, and they cautioned her that her busy lifestyle was potentially overstressing her body.

The 45-year-old businesswoman, actress, law student, and mother of four first revealed she was facing a health issue on the Season 7 premiere of her family’s show, The Kardashians, last month.

Kim Kardashian recently told her sister Kourtney that doctors discovered a small aneurysm during a brain scan, which surprised many people who heard the news.

She said medical experts believed the bulge had been brought on by ‘stress.’ 

Following her MRI scan, cameras captured Kim visibly upset and questioning why she was going through this, using strong language.

On Thursday’s episode, Kim revealed the situation was worse than she first understood. 

Okay, so she told Kourtney that she actually talked to a brain surgeon, and honestly, it was terrifying. Apparently, she has this aneurysm, and the doctor said it could burst if she gets really stressed – which, let’s be real, is basically her entire life! I’m so worried about her, it’s awful!

An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in a blood vessel that can explode without warning.

Kim recounted the doctor telling her, “I need you to get all of these scans done.” She then asked if she could postpone them and what might have caused the rupture, to which they simply replied, “Just stress.”

The answer rattled her. 

Kim had a lot on her plate. She was studying for the bar exam, filming a show called All’s Fair, running multiple businesses, and taking care of her four children – it was a very busy time for her.

‘I’m like, “OK, I’m taking the bar exam. I’m studying 10 hours a day,”’ she said. 

She added that her stress level had become ‘next level to the point of hives now.’

She explained that she needs to stay strong for her four children. While life is stressful, she emphasized that her brain aneurysm can’t handle any additional stress.

Kim learned from doctors that the aneurysm probably developed over a long period, possibly years, and this news made her even more worried.

Most aneurysms never rupture, and many cause no symptoms. 

According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common reason an aneurysm ruptures is high blood pressure. If a rupture occurs, emergency surgery is needed to repair the blood vessel and control the bleeding.

Kourtney made it clear she feared Kim was pushing herself too far.

Oh my gosh, I’m seriously so worried about Kim! I was watching the show, and she just seems SO overwhelmed. Between running her businesses and raising those four adorable kids, I’m honestly terrified she’s going to completely burn out. I just keep thinking, ‘Please, Kim, take care of yourself!’ I really don’t want her to get seriously sick or something. It’s just…a lot, you know?

Kourtney also questioned why Kim was adding a full legal career to her already packed life.

I’m not trying to make you feel bad, but wouldn’t it be easier to focus on this when your children are older and more independent?

Kim later gave a public update on her health during Good Morning America. 

After doctors first found the aneurysm, I had to undergo several detailed scans to get a really clear picture of what was going on. It was a lot of testing, but absolutely necessary to understand the situation and plan the best course of action.

I actually got a Prenuvo scan, and that led to a lot more brain scans at Cedars-Sinai with my medical team,” she explained to Robin Roberts.

She encouraged fans to watch the upcoming episodes but promised: ‘Everything works out.’

She also said it’s always a good idea to get checked out. It’s important to be thorough with your health, because taking care of yourself is the most valuable thing you can do, and you should be cautious in all aspects of life.

Kim has been open about her medical struggles for years. 

She has long dealt with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, conditions that flare under stress. 

I was really shocked to learn that she experienced a major health issue after the Met Gala in 2022. Apparently, losing 16 pounds to fit into Marilyn Monroe’s dress caused a really bad flare-up of her psoriasis, and it unfortunately developed into psoriatic arthritis. It’s heartbreaking to hear about the physical toll it took on her.

Her pregnancies were also risky. 

In 2015, she shared that she had experienced placenta accreta, a serious condition where the placenta grows too strongly attached to the uterus.

It can cause heavy bleeding and often requires emergency treatment after delivery.

Considering everything Kim has been through, the news of her recent diagnosis has been especially upsetting for her fans. Many have taken to social media to encourage her to prioritize her health and take things easier.

Despite her busy life, the celebrity continues to balance a full schedule of work, education, and raising her four children – North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm – with her former spouse, Kanye West.

Although Kim claimed she was handling everything well, her family was concerned that she was overworking herself and risking her health.

Doctors have warned that even stress could cause her aneurysm to burst, making the situation incredibly urgent.

Meanwhile, Kim spoke about the ‘final straw’ in her split from West while on Call Her Daddy.

Honestly, it really bothered me to hear anyone speak negatively about my family – my kids, my grandmother, even my aunts. It just felt like a dealbreaker to me. If someone couldn’t respect the people I love, I didn’t see a future with them. It’s simple: respect my family, or we don’t have a connection.

Kim felt emotionally and financially vulnerable with Kanye, leaving her deeply uneasy.

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2025-11-20 18:19