Kim Kardashian Diagnosed With Hiatal Hernia Before Esophagitis Surgery: "My Dad Had That"

Kim Kardashian is sharing a health update that’s hitting way closer to home than usual. In a preview for next week’s episode of“The Kardashians,”Kim learns she has a hiatal hernia just before she’s set to have surgery for her esophagitis. A hiatal hernia happens when part of your stomach pushes up through your diaphragm, and it’s actually pretty common alongside acid reflux and digestive issues.

The moment that got everyone: Kim told her doctor,“My dad had that.”Her father, Robert Kardashian Sr., died of esophageal cancer in 2003. Kris Jenner accompanied Kim to the appointment and called the situation“very worrisome,”pointing out that Robert Sr. died just eight weeks after his diagnosis. Kim added,“So of course I’m scared. I don’t want to tell her I’m scared.”She’s previously had a procedure to remove irregularities in her esophagus and says she’ll do whatever is necessary, including surgery.

If you’ve ever heard a diagnosis and immediately thought about a parent’s health history, you know exactly why this one landed the way it did. Have you ever had a health scare that made you think of your family history? Sound off in the comments.