Complaining of upper back pain and vomiting

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You are rooming a 40 year old female patient who is complaining of upper back pain and vomiting for two days. She recently lost 50 pounds over the last 3 months. She is taking oral contraceptives and is using acetaminophen for pain control as needed. The doctor things she might have a "hot gallbladder". What are the patient's risk factors for gallstones? What are the signs and symptoms that would be the first signs of cholelithiasis? What type of tests would the doctor recommend to confirm his diagnosis? What is the treatment options for this patient?

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