Kidney stones treatment involves managing the pain and passing or removing the stones from the urinary system. Common methods include drinking plenty of water to help pass smaller stones, taking pain relievers, using sound waves (extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy) or surgical procedures like ureteroscopy or open surgery to remove larger or obstructive stones.
Kidney stones treatment involves managing the pain and passing or removing the stones from the urinary system. Common methods include drinking plenty of water to help pass smaller stones, taking pain relievers, using sound waves (extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy) or surgical procedures like ureteroscopy or open surgery to remove larger or obstructive stones.
Kidney stones treatment in New Zealand typically involves pain management and potentially shock wave lithotripsy or surgery for larger stones. The public health system provides subsidized care, but waiting times can be long.
New Zealand's public healthcare system covers kidney stone treatments, but wait times for specialist appointments and procedures can range from 1 to 3 months.