r/AskDocs

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About r/AskDocs

Having a medical issue? Ask a doctor or medical professional on Reddit! All flaired medical professionals on this subreddit are verified by the mods.

The community at a glance

r/AskDocs is a Subreddit for Med School Students with roughly 797K members. It has been around since 2013. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 4th largest community in the Medical School topic page.

Roughly 91K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Pain, and Skin. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention best patella brace, best chair for lower back pain in india, and best genai to use for mri and x-ray medical diagnosis.

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Established 2013
797K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +91K members
Growth: +12.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2014: 5K members
  • 2015: 7K members
  • 2016: 10K members
  • 2017: 18K members
  • 2018: 44K members
  • 2019: 98K members
  • 2020: 93K members
  • 2023: 274K members
  • 2024: 108K members
  • 2025: 88K members
  • 2026: 54K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 6K members
  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 4K members
  • Nov: 7K members
  • Dec: 8K members
  • Jan: 8K members
  • Feb: 8K members
  • Mar: 10K members
  • Apr: 10K members
  • May: 11K members
  • Jun: 8K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    59 posts in the past month
    1. 12-Second Nocturnal Pause in a Healthy 27-Year-Old – Should I Be Worried?
    2. Have I damaged myself or am I just anxious?
    3. 18F my head made a sharp pain when i sneezed too hard
    #1
    Advice Requests
    12-Second Nocturnal Pause in a Healthy 27-Year-Old – Should I Be Worried? · Have I damaged myself or am I just anxious? · 18F my head made a sharp pain when i sneezed too hard
    59

Topics

  • Struggling
    33 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    33
  • Pain
    28 posts in the past month
    1. Weird (nerve?) Pain is Crippling Me
    2. [M30]Pain in stomach and flanks when getting up after laying on my back
    3. Ringing on left ear getting worse and painful
    #2
    Pain
    Weird (nerve?) Pain is Crippling Me · [M30]Pain in stomach and flanks when getting up after laying on my back · Ringing on left ear getting worse and painful
    28
  • Skin
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Struggling with skin problems since I was a kid - may have been incorrectly diagnosed?
    2. Weird skin on my palms
    3. Red purpleish spots on my skin
    #3
    Skin
    Struggling with skin problems since I was a kid - may have been incorrectly diagnosed? · Weird skin on my palms · Red purpleish spots on my skin
    21
  • Looking For A Second Opinion
    12 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For A Second Opinion
    12
  • Rash
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Localised non blanching rash in area I'm about to have surgery on and a lump in my throat that's triggering severe intrusive thoughts
    2. What could this recurring rash be?
    3. Weird rash/bumps on hand after beach run
    #5
    Rash
    Localised non blanching rash in area I'm about to have surgery on and a lump in my throat that's triggering severe intrusive thoughts · What could this recurring rash be? · Weird rash/bumps on hand after beach run
    12

Flair

  • Physician Responded
    4 posts in the past month
    1. 23F, 2 day difference day 1 after jaw surgery I felt tingling on my lip so I applied abreva everywhere assuming it was a cold sore forming since I am prone to them and now whatever it was I’m assuming cold sore outbreak a bad one has spread on both of my lips I’m thinking the abreva did it…
    2. My grandmother is constantly shaking
    3. Suddenly developed severe pill dysphasia, constant feeling of my throat closing, chest pains while eating, sore and burning throat.
    #1
    Physician Responded
    23F, 2 day difference day 1 after jaw surgery I felt tingling on my lip so I applied abreva everywhere assuming it was a cold sore forming since I am prone to them and now whatever it was I’m assuming cold sore outbreak a bad one has spread on both of my lips I’m thinking the abreva did it… · My grandmother is constantly shaking · Suddenly developed severe pill dysphasia, constant feeling of my throat closing, chest pains while eating, sore and burning throat.
    4

Product recommendations

  • best patella brace
    4 posts in the past month
    1. 20 Male Patella Best Brace
    2. 20 Make - Best Patella Braces?
    3. Best Patella Brace
    #1
    best patella brace
    20 Male Patella Best Brace · 20 Make - Best Patella Braces? · Best Patella Brace
    4
  • best chair for lower back pain in india
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Which is the best chair for lower back pain in India? (22M)
    2. Best chair for lower back pain in India?
    3. Best chair for lower back pain in India?
    #2
    best chair for lower back pain in india
    Which is the best chair for lower back pain in India? (22M) · Best chair for lower back pain in India? · Best chair for lower back pain in India?
    3
  • best genai to use for mri and x-ray medical diagnosis
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best GenAI to use for MRI and X-Ray medical diagnosis?
    2. Best GenAI to use for MRI and X-Ray medical diagnosis?
    #3
    best genai to use for mri and x-ray medical diagnosis
    Best GenAI to use for MRI and X-Ray medical diagnosis? · Best GenAI to use for MRI and X-Ray medical diagnosis?
    2
  • best shoes for bow legged patients
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best shoes for bow legged patients
    2. Best shoes for managing bow legs patients
    #4
    best shoes for bow legged patients
    Best shoes for bow legged patients · Best shoes for managing bow legs patients
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/AskDocs for?
Best for Med School Students enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/AskDocs free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/AskDocs have?
Roughly 797K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/AskDocs on?
r/AskDocs runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/AskDocs cover?
On the Hive Index, r/AskDocs is organized under Med School Students.
How do I join r/AskDocs?
You can join r/AskDocs by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Medical School communities like?
Communities for medical students, pre-meds, and healthcare professionals covering admissions, board prep, and career paths. LinkedIn connects pharmaceutical and biotech professionals, while Reddit has active subreddits for school applications, clinical experiences, and the realities of medical training.
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