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Health & Wellness

# Ask what tests might explain unusual symptoms

A man with fatigue and changes in his feet asked ChatGPT what to get tested for. Among its suggestions was a testosterone test, which turned out to show the cause, and it named the right specialists.

**Caution.** Only a doctor can order tests and diagnose.

## Steps

1. List your symptoms and when they started.
2. Ask about tests and specialists.
3. Book a doctor's visit.

## Prompt you can copy

```
I've noticed [symptoms] over [time]. What tests might a doctor consider, and which specialists treat these issues?
```

## Tools

- ChatGPT

For Healthcare, Individuals. Added October 12, 2026.

## Source

[hn](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37408518)

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