/r/colonoscopy/

r/colonoscopy

17k members
r/colonoscopy is a subreddit with 17k members. The community frequently discusses colonoscopy, prep, experience, results, and polyps, and they frequently recommend/review candy, and the most common flair used is before scope questions, personal story, after scope questions, needs encouragement, and prep buddies.
We support one another through the challenges of getting a colonoscopy.

Popular Topics in r/colonoscopy

#1

Colonoscopy

126 posts
#2

Prep

68 posts
#3

Experience

33 posts
#4

Results

19 posts
#5

Polyps

12 posts
#6

Anxiety

11 posts
#7

Symptoms

7 posts
#8

Blood

7 posts
#9

Sedation

6 posts
#10

Biopsy

6 posts

Products Discussed in r/colonoscopy

Candy

2 reviews
#1
Lifesavers
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Haribo Gummy Bears
4.0★ from 1 review

Flair Used in r/colonoscopy

#1
Before Scope Questions
: "Embarrassed to have a colonoscopy"
29 posts
#2
Personal Story
: "“If You're Scared of Your First Colonoscopy, Read This ❤️”"
21 posts
#3
After Scope Questions
: "Why did they take these pictures of my colon?"
14 posts
#4
Needs Encouragement
: "pre cancerous polyp"
12 posts
#5
Prep Buddies
: "Anybody else in the prep trenches tonight?"
9 posts
#6
Tips & Advice
: "Hundreds of polyps"
8 posts
#7
Other
: "How old were you when you got your first colonoscopy?"
5 posts
#8
Sedation
: "Anyone have conscious sedation ?"
2 posts

Member Growth in r/colonoscopy

Yearly
+7k members(62.7%)

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Last updated: November 5, 2026