Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Asked 7 months ago

Can urinary tract infection cause testicle pain?

I've had some discomfort while urinating, suggesting a UTI, but now I'm also experiencing pain in one of my testicles. I'm wondering if a urinary tract infection can actually cause testicle pain, or if this is an unrelated issue I should get checked by a doctor.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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I was actually reading about this recently because a friend had something similar. Apparently, a UTI in men can spread to the prostate or the epididymis, which is right next to the testicles, causing a lot of pain there. Definitely worth getting checked by a doctor.

Mohinder Singh Mohinder Singh Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Yes, it can happen if the infection travels down. I had a similar scare years ago and was so worried, but the doctor explained it is quite common in older men and gave me a course of antibiotics that cleared it up completely.

Arjun Rao Arjun Rao Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Hey bro, don't panic. A UTI can sometimes cause referred pain in the testicles, or it could be a mild infection of the surrounding tubes. Just book an appointment with a urologist today and get a simple urine culture done. It's easily treatable.

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Pranav Nair Pranav Nair Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Yes, a urinary tract infection in males is often complicated and can lead to conditions like epididymo-orchitis, which presents as testicular pain. It is highly advisable to consult a urologist for an accurate diagnosis and targeted antibiotic therapy.

Ravi Shastri Ravi Shastri Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Infections can sometimes trigger pain in unexpected areas like the testicles. Much like managing my thyroid, keeping track of urinary health requires regular doctor visits and tests. Don't let it linger, get a proper urine test done.

Srinivas Iyengar Srinivas Iyengar Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

My father always says any lower body pain shouldn't be ignored. A UTI can spread and cause soreness down there. It is best to calmly visit a urologist and get a professional opinion rather than trying anything at home.

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Vikram Sen Vikram Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it absolutely can. If a male UTI is left untreated, the bacteria can easily migrate and cause epididymitis, leading to testicular swelling and pain. Skip the home remedies and go see a urologist directly.

Gopal Prasad Gopal Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Bhai, infection jab badh jata hai toh wahan dard hona bilkul ho sakta hai. Aap bilkul chinta mat kijiye, par doctor sahab ke paas jaakar dawa zaroor le lijiye. Sharir ke mamle mein laparwahi thik nahi hoti.

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