/r/colonoscopy/

r/colonoscopy

14k members
r/colonoscopy is a subreddit with 14k members. The community frequently discusses colonoscopy, prep, experience, results, and polyps, and they frequently recommend/review candy, and the most common flair used is personal story, prep buddies, tips & advice, before scope questions, and needs encouragement.
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
Personal Story
: "For anyone putting off a colonoscopy"
108 posts
#2
Prep Buddies
: "Prep today 10:15"
21 posts
#3
Tips & Advice
: "While prepping, don't trust a fart! It's not just a fart!"
19 posts
#4
Before Scope Questions
: "How are younger people getting colonoscopies so easily?"
18 posts
#5
Needs Encouragement
: "Found large polyp"
13 posts
#6
After Scope Questions
: "M19. Just had my procedure done. They found 29 polyps"
12 posts
#7
Other
: "Starving"
6 posts
#8
Sedation
: "Terrified of sedation"
2 posts

Member Growth in r/colonoscopy

Yearly
+5k members(59.0%)

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Last updated: June 16, 2026