Dr. John A Nesbitt M.D.
Urologist
1216a N Race St Glasgow KY, 42141About
Dr. John Nesbitt is a urologist practicing in Glasgow, KY. Dr. Nesbitt specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
University of Louisville MD 1980
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
Provider Details
Dr. John A Nesbitt M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Brownish color in semen?
Yes. It should disappear with no treatment. Should it persist, a referral to a urologist would be appropriate. This condition is called hematospermia (blood in the semen) and is usually benign. READ MORE
Flowmax?
Flomax (tamsulosin) is an alpha blocker which can help urine flow it patients with an enlarged prostate and with other urinary problems. If you had no problems urinating before your COVID hospitalization, you could stop the medication to see if you are able to urinate freely now. Be sure to have 4 or 5 doses remaking so you could start it back until you could contact your primary care provider for a refill. READ MORE
How do kegel exercises help in problems like urinary incontinence?
Possibly. Properly performed Kegel exercises may lessen female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). If your episodes of incontinence are primarily with laughing, sneezing or coughing, Kegegls may help to give you more voluntary control of some of the muscles involved in keeping one dry. Remember to squeeze just before laughing, etc, and the extra tension may help reduce the incontinence. READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Urology The Ohio State University 1986 - 1990
- Assistant Professor of Surgery University of Louisville 2002 - 2004
Professional Memberships
- American Urological Association
- American College of Surgeons
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