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.
Uterine Fibroids. Uterine (YOU-ter-in) fibroids (FI-broyds) are growths that can form inside the uterus, on the outer surface of the uterus, or inside the wall of the uterus. They can grow alone or in clusters. Uterine fibroids can happen any time in a womanâs life. They are more common in African American women.