Some practitioners routinely recommend an ultrasound at 6 to 9 weeks to confirm and date the pregnancy, but others will only do one if they have reason to suspect any of the following:
In majority of the people, the swelling occurs from overeating, and when the food is digested, the swelling tends to disappear. However, in some people the swelling can occur due to certain medical problems. Hence, it is not uncommon for women to ask can fibroids cause abdominal swelling. Fibroids are growths that develop in the uterus. These growths have characteristic symptoms such as feeling that the stomach is full, abdominal swelling, constipation, and experiencing pain during sex.
Most fibroids do not cause any symptoms, but some women with fibroids can have: 1  Heavy bleeding (which can be heavy enough to cause anemia) or painful periods. 2  Feeling of fullness in the pelvic area (lower stomach area). 3  Enlargement of the lower abdomen.4  Frequent urination. If the fibroids are large, a woman may need a hysterectomy that involves cutting into the abdomen to remove the uterus. 2  If the fibroids are smaller, the doctor may be able to reach the uterus through the vagina, instead of making a cut in the abdomen. 3  In some cases hysterectomy can be performed through the laparoscope.