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Why did I get “NGU”? (Non-Gonnococal Urethritis

So, in late July of 2017 I was tested positive for chlamydia after having suspectible symptoms. I took the given dosage of azithromycin and my symptoms were gone within the next week or so, as expected. Months later (Early December 2017) I began to have discomfort in my testicles, not necessarily pain, but mostly somewhat of a ‘pressure’ feeling. I also had slight discomfort during urination as well, but only in the morning and it was very mild.

Since my dosage of azithromycin, I only had one partner, who was tested for STD’s prior to our first sexual encounter and was clean of everything.

The symptoms did not feel the same as the symptoms of my chlamydia infection. So, I went to get a urine test for STD’s and a UTI. Both tests came out negative (tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea.) Like I said, I’ve only had one partner since my antibiotic in july, and she was screened for STD’s before we ever had sex and she had nothing. The doctor that tested me a second time told me that it was most likely Non-Gonnococal Urithritis (NGU). However, her diagnosis didn’t seem too confident. I guess she was comfortable with the fact that my test results came out negative for chlamydia and gonnorhea.

Why did I have this discomfort in my testicles and while urinating if I was negative for chlamydia, gonorhea, and UTI? What usually causes this discomfort? And most importantly, is it a serious issue?
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Ngu is a bacterial infection of an unknown origin. I got it a couple of times from changing washing powder! It's an upset urethra. That's it.
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Thanks for the response. One more question. My doctor told me it wasn’t necessary to have my partner (Female) tested and treated for NGU. But I’m reading online that it’s ‘imperative’ to have partners tested and treated. If symptoms come back (Testicular/Urination discomfort), should I have my partner get tested and treated? We both don’t have any other STDs. Let me know, thanks.
If she gets symptoms yea. I wouldnt worry too much
Could there be any other explanation for my testicular discomfort?
When I get stressed and anxious (about sexual matters) I feel a tender pain as well.

Get checked by a doc as could be that or something simple as a trapped nerve but wouldn't worry too much.
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