AceShowbiz - Kim Kardashian is no stranger to the spotlight, but her latest appearance on "The Kardashians" has everyone talking for a different reason. The 43-year-old reality TV star and entrepreneur revealed a severe finger injury in a sneak peek of the show's upcoming episode, calling it "more painful than childbirth."

In the clip, Kardashian is seen visiting a doctor's office with her middle finger in a splint. She removes the bandage to reveal what appears to be a bloody stump. Her surprise is evident when the doctor assures her that the healing process is "going great." She retorted, clearly shocked, "You think that looks great?"

The "American Horror Story" actress delved further into the ordeal in the show's confessional, explaining, "The tip broke off. It was, like, more painful than childbirth." This grim revelation came as an X-ray of the damaged digit flashed across the screen.

While Kardashian initially left fans guessing about the cause of the injury, she was seen earlier this year with her fingers bandaged. In a March Instagram post, she showed off her wrapped fingers and remarked, "I hurt myself, guys," even joking that the thick wraps were "very stylish" and saying, "I sacrificed my fingers for beauty."

Speculation abounded when she attended this year's Super Bowl with large bandages over her middle and ring fingers. Fans speculated that the injury might have been due to her athleticism, as she had posted a photo catching a football just days earlier. By the following month, she appeared at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party bandage-free, indicating her finger had healed.

Beyond the injury, the preview also sheds light on Kim's evolving role as a mother and her approach to work-life balance. Speaking to her sister, Khloe Kardashian, Kim admitted, "I feel like working is my escape, my happy place."

However, she also noted that her household has become more peaceful. "I started to see a therapist, and I just saw her once, but the simplest thing that she told me was to take down screen time."

Imitating her therapist's advice, Kim has established stricter rules at home, including no phones during meals - a practice she found difficult initially due to her children's resistance. Khloe commended Kim for her efforts, adding, "I am super proud of Kimberly for wanting to take a stricter approach to her kids and sometimes it takes just a third party or a different voice for you to register something."

As millions tune in to watch "The Kardashians" every Thursday on Hulu, Kim's commitment to her family, her work, and even her physical appearance remains a poignant testament to her resilience and adaptability.

Though she laughs about the injury now, calling it a sacrifice for beauty, it's clear that Kim Kardashian continues to navigate the complexities of her multifaceted life with a blend of humor and determination.