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6. Can I Use the Internet to Diagnose Myself?

These days, it is easy to attempt an at-home diagnosis by searching your symptoms online. While this practice can be a place to start and arm you with questions to bring to your doctor, it is important to remember many symptoms are attributed to a wide range of conditions, from minor to severe. For some people with a psychosomatic illness, seeing the more serious possible conditions can exacerbate things.

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