Self-diagnosis is often the only option for individuals who may struggle to obtain a diagnosis from professionals. Like I said, most people, especially immigrants and marginalized people of color can't afford it. It is part of a larger trend of using online platforms for health care tasks, such as patient-doctor chat sessions and algorithmic tools used to aid diagnosis and triage.

Self-diagnosis is more common among adults aged 18-29, with 28% using health apps occasionally and 10% regularly. They're old enough to know what they're doing and if they need medical assistance.