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.
Types of Fibroids. 1  Intramural fibroids, the most common, grow in the wall of the uterus. 2  Subserosal fibroids grow on the outside of the uterus. 3  Submucosal fibroids grow just underneath the uterine lining and can crowd into the uterus cavity and lead to heavy bleeding and other more serious complications.