Vitiligo is a condition in which white patches develop on the skin. Any location on the body can be affected and most people with vitiligo have white patches on many areas of the body. Varicose Veins and Spider Veins. Varicose veins are large, raised, swollen blood vessels that twist and turn.
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) Treatment. Standard treatment for hypothyroidism involves daily use of the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Levothroid, Synthroid, others). This oral medication restores adequate hormone levels, reversing the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism. One to two weeks after starting treatment, you'll notice that you're feeling less fatigued.
Lithium is a medication used in the treatment for certain psychiatric disorders. However, lithium prevents thyroid hormone release and can cause hypothyroidism. The hypothyroidism is usually mild (subclinical). This typically happens within the first two years of starting lithium. Risk factors include female gender, elderly patients, and the presence of underlying autoimmune thyroiditis.