Urinary Tract Infection
Urine is a liquid waste product generated by the body and stored in the urinary tract. Inflammation and infection of the urinary system are symptoms of urinary tract infections, which are caused by germs, most commonly bacteria, that penetrate the bladder and urethra. Even though a urinary tract infection (UTI) most frequently occurs in the bladder and urethra, germs can also travel up the urinary bladder and infect the kidneys.
A wide variety of bacteria can result in urinary tract infections or cystitis that can cause swollen testicles. The digestive system is home to the bacterium that causes urinary tract infections more frequently than any other.
Men and women are at risk of urethritis when exposed to certain germs, including chlamydia and mycoplasma. Because sexual contact might result in the transmission of these bacterial infections, both partners must receive medical treatment to prevent subsequent infections.
When the urinary flow is obstructed, or urine runs backward from the kidneys to the bladder, certain persons may be at a greater risk of infection, leading to a severe condition.
