When you’re hit with a sudden bout of food poisoning, a severe stomach flu, or a dehydrating bug, your immediate focus is usually on blankets, buckets, and resting. But if you take regular prescription medications for long-term conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, there is a crucial question you need to ask: Should I stop taking my pills until I'm better?

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a term that can sound frightening when you first see it on a medical record, but as Dr. Geoff Hamp and Dr. Sam McGinley explain in our latest episode, it is often a condition that can be managed effectively for years if caught early.