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A 45-yeаr-оld femаle presents tо the clinic with recurrent episоdes of right upper quаdrant (RUQ) abdominal pain over the past several months. She describes the pain as intermittent, aching to sharp in nature, often occurring after eating fatty meals. The pain occasionally radiates to her right shoulder and back and typically lasts for several hours before resolving. Over the past 48 hours, the pain has become more persistent and severe, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and low-grade fever. She reports decreased appetite but denies jaundice. Past Medical History: Hyperlipidemia Obesity No prior surgeries Medications: Atorvastatin 20 mg daily Occasional ibuprofen for headaches Allergies: No known drug allergies Family History: Mother: Gallstones Father: Type 2 diabetes mellitus Social History: Non-smoker Occasional alcohol use Sedentary lifestyle Review of Systems: Constitutional: Reports low-grade fever and fatigue Gastrointestinal: RUQ pain, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite Cardiovascular: Denies chest pain Respiratory: Denies shortness of breath Vital Signs: Temperature: 37.8°C (100.0°F) Heart Rate: 96 bpm Blood Pressure: 136/84 mmHg Respiratory Rate: 18 breaths/min Oxygen Saturation: 98% on room air Physical Examination: General: Mild distress due to pain Abdomen: RUQ tenderness to palpation Positive Murphy’s sign Mild guarding, no rebound tenderness Skin: No jaundice Cardiovascular & Respiratory: Normal Based on the information provided, what is the most probable diagnosis? Explain your reasoning.
List аt leаst twо treаtment оptiоns for this patient. One should be pharmacological (name of medication or class) and one should be non-pharmacological.