Free screening for kidney disease

The screening is free and anonymous; it will consist of testing for protein and/or blood in the urine using a strip.

Allow between 15 and 30 minutes on site depending on the number of visitors.

The steps:

• Meeting with a volunteer from the France Rein association
• Urine collection ( collection and toilets on site)
• Blood pressure measurement and test analysis by a doctor or nurse
• Advice, prescription or referral to a doctor if necessary

The University Centre for Renal Diseases, located on the site of the Caen Normandy University Hospital, is organised as a Caen Territorial Nephrology Team.

This company operates on the sites of Flers, Bayeux, Argentan and Hérouville Saint-Clair (ANIDER).

All treatments are offered to the patient within their overall care pathway (acute kidney disease, monitoring of chronic kidney disease, dialysis in all its forms, extracorporeal therapy, and transplantation). The renal replacement therapy is chosen in collaboration with the patient, based on the principle of shared decision-making.

The involvement of nurses, dieticians and psychologists in the care pathway helps to optimize patient care.

The nephrology-dialysis-kidney transplantation service is studying the integration of treatments into the patient pathway, the optimization of transition phases between treatments and the impact of social inequalities in health in order to optimize the care of patients affected by kidney diseases.

• 1 in 8 French people are affected by kidney disease
• Each year, more than 11,000 people learn that they have end-stage chronic kidney disease requiring renal replacement therapy (dialysis or transplantation)

Today in France, 6 million people have kidney disease and are unaware of it.

What is the purpose of our kidneys?

We have two kidneys, located on either side of the spine, at the level of the last ribs. The kidneys eliminate waste with urine, maintain a constant amount of water in our body, and balance mineral salts (potassium, phosphorus, sodium).

How to take care of your kidneys?

• Eating a balanced diet helps prevent being overweight. Obesity is a contributing factor to kidney disease;
• Combating a sedentary lifestyle through physical activity adapted to one's age;
• Drink the appropriate amount of water for your needs (at least 1.5 liters per day) spread throughout the day, in order to facilitate the work of your kidneys;
• Avoid eating too much salt, as excess salt contributes to high blood pressure. Be mindful of overconsumption of ready-made commercial meals
• Quit smoking.
• Keep your vaccinations up to date

To protect yourself, get tested!