Bloated feeling related to STD? Something else?

[dgst29563]

I had unprotected sex about 2 and half weeks ago and posted last week about sensitivity and what looked like a rash around the head/corona of my penis. I went to the doctor and they confirmed my and the community's suspicion of balanitis and told me to apply jock itch cream.

Unrelated (hopefully), I've noticed some pressure/bloating in my lower abdomen. It's not painful, just uncomfortable. Admittedly and oddly enough, I started feeling this way after researching STDs and saw that some uncommon symptoms of chlamydia and gonorrhea is lower abdomen pain. I got further 'freaked out' when the doctor felt my stomach and asked if anywhere she touched felt tender. It didn't, but after leaving I realized I honestly wasn't sure what she meant by feeling 'tender'. How would this feel exactly? Nonetheless, I failed to tell her that I've been feeling somewhat bloated.

I did however get tested for STDs, the results should be in today or tomorrow. Obviously, that will either confirm or deny my fear of having an STD.

I am skeptical though if I went too soon. I've been told to wait two weeks, which I did more or less, but I was tested about 14 hours before it would've been exactly two weeks. Would this have affected the accuracy of the test? It was also a urine test, which I was surprised about. I would've thought they would've done a swab or drew blood. Will the urine test be accurate enough?

Either way, what could the bloated feeling be, potentially? For sure sign of STD, a UTI, stress induced perhaps? Related to the minor balanitis?

I'm a little bit at a loss here and wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar or may have insight into why I might be feeling bloated in my lower abdomen.

Thanks!

[Triston_1980]

If you ever figure out what is wrong with you can you please post the solution. I have had the exact same problem and it’s coming up on a full year. Been tested for most everything. Seen 5 doctors and they have no explanation for me. I have been honest with my symptoms with all of them and they all think I’m crazy. I just want a diagnosis

[dgst29563]

I definitely will. I haven't been back to the doctor yet, but planning to by the end of the week if I don't feel better.

I will say this, I am a pretty stressed out person due to work and family issues. In addition, I have a long term girlfriend, so I got extremely freaked (and stressed) at the thought of catching an STD from a one night stand. I know, I know, I'm a horrible person for cheating, and trust me, I feel awful about it. Nonetheless, the onsite of balanitis completely stressed me out even more than what I was and wondering if I have an STD has completely consumed my thoughts. Finding out yesterday that I tested negative was a relief and I'm hoping the bloated feeling subsides as a result. We'll see.

I've been told stress is highly related to being bloated, so this is my reason for thinking this. I'm not sure if this helps you, but if you're a very stressed person as well, maybe this has something to do with it.

I'll update you if the doctor tells me otherwise.

[Triston_1980]

My symptoms sorry aren’t the bloating. They are the other symptoms you posted about earlier. I have tried many antibiotics, antifungal meds and creams. I am on antidepressants, anti anxiety meds that don’t help. My symptoms have got a little better over the course of a year but still have kind of a balantis rash almost kind of feels like I grated the head of my penis on sandpaper or something. I have given up sex. I am stressed cause nobody can seem to help me. I know it’s not all created in my head I can visually see the problem. I don’t understand how doctors can’t possibly tell me what’s wrong. I just don’t get it

[dgst29563]

Sorry, I misunderstood what you were asking about. I'm on day 2 of the jock itch/antifungal cream. I haven't noticed it get any better yet, but I'm not surprised since it's only been a couple days. I'll keep you updated. Over the week and a half that I've had it though, it hasn't gotten worse, just kinda stays the same.

Sorry to hear yours hasn't gotten better. Have you seen a urologist or dermatologist?

[Triston_1980]

Urologist not a dermatologist. I had a cystoscopy which was a horrible test and it came back normal. She was kinda mean to me I guess they discovered a much worse problem unrelated to these symptoms. I had kidney cancer. Now that the surgery is over and gone I am back on these symptoms.

[biology2017]

Yes results are conclusive.
No, blanitis dont present symptoms like that.
Uti, possible but it not due to chlamydia and gonorrhea as you tested negative.

[dgst29563]

Thanks!

[Life360_Dave]

hi thats not any std symptom. std symptoms are white puss penis discharge, burning while urinating or genital sores and blisters.

[dgst29563]

Thanks. The results just came back and I'm negative for both chlamydia and gonorrhea. Although the test was taken a few hours short of two weeks, do you think it's accurate? Also, do you know if the bloating I'm experiencing could be related to balanitis or possibly a UTI?

Sorry for all the questions, but I appreciate your help.