Kim Kardashian Breaks Down After Shocking Brain Scan Discovery

By Chukwudi Onyewuchi on October 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM EDT

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Kim Kardashian’s life recently took a frightening turn after a shocking discovery during a routine MRI.

The reality TV star and business mogul revealed that doctors found a small aneurysm in her brain, a condition she says was caused by years of intense stress from her chaotic divorce from Kanye West.

The emotional moment aired on the new season of “The Kardashians” and showed a shaken Kim breaking down as she faced one of the scariest health scares of her life.

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Kim Kardashian Cries After Brain Scan Discovery

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Kim stunned fans during the season 7 premiere of “The Kardashians” when she revealed a frightening health discovery.

While speaking to her sister Kourtney Kardashian, Kim shared that a routine MRI had uncovered a “little” aneurysm in her brain.

She attributed the condition to stress from her high-profile divorce from Kanye West.

Upon hearing the news, Kourtney appeared visibly shocked, putting a hand over her heart and saying, “Whoa.”

According to the Mayo Clinic, an aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of a blood vessel, and if it ruptures, it can lead to severe internal bleeding.

While small, unruptured aneurysms are often monitored through regular check-ups, they still pose risks.

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During the episode, Kim was filmed at a medical center, being rolled into an MRI machine, with images of her brain visible on the screen.

She expressed her disbelief and fear on the phone afterward, asking, per the Daily Mail, “Why the f**k is this happening?”

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Kim Shows Stress From Divorce And Parenting

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In the same episode, Kim Kardashian reflected on the difficult years following her split from West.

She admitted to feeling “Stockholm Syndrome,” a term used to describe bonding with someone who has caused harm.

Tearfully, she reflected on the challenges of co-parenting and the constant scrutiny surrounding her family life.

“People think that I have the luxury of walking away. My ex will be in my life no matter what. We have four kids together,” she explained in a confessional.

Kim and West share daughters North, Chicago, and sons Saint and Psalm.

The mom of four also addressed accusations from her ex-husband about her keeping the children from him, stating that those claims were “not true” and “not rational.”

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According to her, they still lived at the same address and he knew where the kids were, adding, “It’s a divorce, not a kidnapping.”

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Kim Kardashian Battles Health Struggles Beyond The MRI

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The aneurysm discovery wasn’t Kim’s first health challenge.

Over the years, she has spoken openly about her battle with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, autoimmune conditions that affect her skin and joints.

In 2022, she revealed that a 16-pound weight loss to fit Marilyn Monroe’s iconic gown for the Met Gala triggered a psoriasis flare-up that led to psoriatic arthritis.

Kim revealed she suffered new psoriasis outbreaks recently, due to the stress from filming Ryan Murphy’s show “All’s Fair.”

Speaking to her mom and sister about the situation, the 45-year-old admitted, “This week has been the hardest week of my life.

Besides battling psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, she also suffered from placenta accreta while giving birth to North and Saint, a serious pregnancy condition that can cause severe blood loss.

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Kim Faces Past Trauma In Paris Robbery Trial

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Kim Kardashian’s health struggles weren’t the only topics discussed during the show’s premiere.

Another major segment of the episode highlighted the star confronting past trauma from her 2016 Paris robbery.

Cameras followed her as she returned to the city to testify against the gang responsible for stealing $10 million in jewelry, including the $4 million engagement ring from West.

Despite her mother, Kris Jenner, questioning whether it was wise to wear diamonds to court, Kim insisted, “No. I wanna be who I wanna be. I feel like they took that away from me.”

Kim’s testimony revealed the depth of fear she had endured. She admitted she had been “terrified out of my f*cking mind” during the incident but refused to let fear define her anymore.

The gang’s ringleader and seven members were later found guilty in May for crimes including robbery and kidnapping.

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Kim Kardashian’s 45th Birthday And Public Appearances

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Amid these personal and legal challenges, Kim kept up her public appearances.

Just days after filming her MRI scene, she celebrated her 45th birthday in London at a private party hosted by photographer Mert Alas.

Despite the rain, the raving beauty stunned in two outfits. She first donned a sheer corset with a silk skirt and later wore a revealing mini dress with a bralette.

The star-studded party drew names like John Galliano, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, Kate Moss, FKA Twigs, Isla Fisher, and Kim’s mother.

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