r/medical_advice is a subreddit with 151k members. The community frequently discusses pain, injury, weight, headache, and blood, and they frequently recommend/review contraception and antidepressant, and the most common flair used is other, medication, pediatrics, cardiac, and mental health.
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Popular Topics in r/medical_advice
#1
Pain
36 posts
#2
Injury
7 posts
#3
Weight
7 posts
#4
Headache
6 posts
#5
Blood
5 posts
#6
Back
5 posts
#7
Stomach
4 posts
#8
Medication
4 posts
#9
Surgery
3 posts
#10
Pregnancy
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/medical_advice
Contraception
7 reviews
#1
Plan B
4.6★ from 7 reviews
Antidepressant
2 reviews
#1
Mirtazapine
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/medical_advice
#1
Other
: "Cast care"
58 posts
#2
Medication
: "Doctor alarmed by kratom showing on a drug test, I do not care"
20 posts
#3
Pediatrics
: "5 y/o with bad b.o"
18 posts
#4
Cardiac
: "when are heart palpitations a concern"
12 posts
#5
Mental Health
: "I feel like I am rotting but I don’t know what’s wrong with me"
10 posts
#6
Digestion/Stomach/Bowels
: "Ate 10 month old salami by accident, 1 day later no symtoms"
10 posts
#7
Illness
: "I am terribly sick and there is nothing I can do about it bc I don't have insurance. I am scared."
9 posts
#8
Injury
: "Help please! Painful strain on my ribs - what is this??"
9 posts
#9
Eyes
: "Is this serious?"
9 posts
#10
Wound Care
: "Can I get advices please? I'm super anxious"
8 posts
Member Growth in r/medical_advice
Yearly
+15k members(10.7%)
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Last updated: July 15, 2026