It is not necessary every patient with hypochondriasis get help with placebo, depends upon the pt's concerns.... Cognitive behaviour therapy along with Supportive Psychotherapy will be more beneficial than Placebo. Yes definitely Information on Internet is always not authentic and pt actually takes every symptom towards himself, which actually is not true.... For every Psychological disorder, their is a seperate diagnostic criteria, on the basis of which we diagnose a pt.

Every Psychological issues must be deal with Psychotherapy & Counselling with the help of Medicine. In case of Hypochondria use of medicine, is not always necessary. Only Counselling and Psychological Support cure the case. Yess searching over internet can cause psychological issues. Overthinking person s, anxious persons can develop these  diseases.

I would like to suggest you self medication will not help you. You need to consult a doctor for your problems and share with doctor then he or she will decide the best way of treatment