/r/colonoscopy/

r/colonoscopy

15k members
r/colonoscopy is a subreddit with 15k 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, before scope questions, tips & advice, after scope questions, 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
Personal Story
: "For anyone putting off a colonoscopy"
64 posts
#2
Before Scope Questions
: "i’m terrified :("
40 posts
#3
Tips & Advice
: "Sitting here… wondering if my colon has lost its damn mind?!!"
25 posts
#4
After Scope Questions
: "10cm rectal mass on 54M"
23 posts
#5
Prep Buddies
: "Colonoscopy Tomorrow"
21 posts
#6
Needs Encouragement
: "Done with procedure! + results"
18 posts
#7
Other
: "8 polyps found 3 years ago. Never sent to pathology according to PCP"
7 posts
#8
Sedation
: "Terrified for nothing."
2 posts

Member Growth in r/colonoscopy

Yearly
+5k members(59.5%)

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Last updated: July 1, 2026