Are concretions and kidney stones the same thing? and are the symptoms a person gets the same?

Yes,...: Generally speaking, stone and concretion refer to the same thing, but stone is most commonly used descriptive term. As to stone-related symptoms, they may highly vary depending upon the location, duration, and degree of stone-induced blockage. For details, ask and talk with the experts. Besides, always practice healthy lifestyle and avoid overindulgence and obsession.