Kim Kardashian shares a big health scare: What is brain aneurysm and how is it caused? All you need to know

Kim Kardashian opened up about a massive health scare in a preview clip of Season 7 of Hulu’s "The Kardashians.” She revealed that her doctors had found a brain aneurysm during an MRI scan. In the clip, Kim can be seen undergoing an MRI and later telling her family, "There was a little aneurysm," according to Fox News.

Speaking about the cause of the aneurysm, Kim said, "[The doctors] were like, ‘Just stress.’" She also discussed her divorce from ex Kanye West. Season 7 of "The Kardashians" premiered on Oct. 23 on Hulu.

What is a brain aneurysm?

A brain aneurysm is "a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain," according to the Mayo Clinic. If the brain aneurysm leaks or ruptures, it leads to bleeding in the brain, known as a hemorrhagic stroke."

While brain aneurysms are common, most aren't serious, especially if they're small. Most brain aneurysms don't rupture."

What did Kim Kardashian say about ex-husband Kanye West?

On Kanye West, Kardashian said that he will always be a part of her life, no matter what happens. "People think that I have the luxury of just walking away. I’m happy it’s over," she said, as quoted by Fox News. "My ex will be in my life no matter what. We have four kids together." Kardashian and West tied the knot in 2014, and their divorce was finalized in 2022.

Khloé Kardashian revealed Kim Kardashian’s struggles in her marriage

In 2021, Khloé Kardashian revealed Kim had been struggling in her marriage to the rapper.

"Kim has been struggling privately behind the camera about her relationship, and it's tough because Kim is clearly redirecting so much of her frustration and sadness and anger," she said during an episode of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." "Sometimes you just take things out on something that has nothing to do with what you're going through."

"Kim is one of the most incredible human beings literally ever, and she tries to protect their union at all costs, but it's hard when you carry that responsibility on your shoulders, and I just want her to take care of herself, too," she said.