Kim Kardashian Reveals Esophagitis Diagnosis and Hospitalization in The Kardashians Season 8 Trailer

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Hulu Trailer Reveals Kim Kardashian Hospitalization

Hulu released the first extended look at Season 8 of The Kardashians on September 17, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The promotional clip features a sneak peek inside a recent health scare that led to Kim Kardashian receiving hospital care. While getting her hair and makeup done in the trailer, Kim states, I have something called esophagitis, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

Subsequent scenes in the trailer show the reality star in a hospital gown and being wheeled into a medical procedure. Family reactions featured in the footage include matriarch Kris Jenner remarking, I can’t. It makes me want to cry, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Later in the promo, Kris Jenner notes the emotional weight of the situation, saying, Life is just really precious. And I worry if my kids are going to slip away, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

Understanding Esophagitis and Family History

According to the Mayo Clinic, esophagitis is defined as the swelling and irritation of the tissues lining the esophagus, which is the muscular tube responsible for carrying food and drink from the mouth to the stomach. The condition can cause painful or difficult swallowing alongside chest pain, and may lead to serious health issues if left untreated because the esophagus can struggle to move food downward. During the trailer exchange, another person in the room asks Kim if her condition is related to what her late father experienced, to which Kim replies, Yeah, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Robert Kardashian died in July 2003 from esophageal cancer, just two months after his diagnosis. Kim posted on social media at the time, expressing a wish that other families could access more information centered around health and prevention.

Prior Health Disclosures on Reality Series

This marks another instance where Kim Kardashian has addressed personal medical updates on the family’s streaming series. During Season 7 in 2025, she revealed that an MRI discovered a small aneurysm in her brain, which doctors theorized was likely caused by stress, according to The Hollywood Reporter. A subsequent scan revealed that the front part of her brain was less active than it should be, though the situation ultimately resolved positively, with Kim noting on Good Morning America that everything worked out.

Alongside Kim’s medical storyline, the upcoming eighth season of The Kardashians will explore sibling drama, dating lives, and family dynamics, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The season premiere arrives on Hulu on October 8.