Function of the stomach. 1  The stomach is J-shaped and it can expand to temporarily store food. 2  Partial digestion of the food takes place here. 3  The stomach releases acids and enzymes for the chemical breakdown of food. 4  The stomach releases food into the small intestine in a controlled and regulated manner.
Your doctor is 100% correct. You should continue taking your thyroid medicine that day like you always do. When you get your thyroid test, they are seeing if your hormones are within normal limits on the amout of medicine you're on. If not, they will adjust the dosage (mg) amount of your medication.ink below about testing and taking morning meds. Link states Blood Tests1 If you take thyroid supplement medication on the day of your blood test, you should wait until after the blood has been drawn so as to avoid any test interference.
What are the precautions when taking thyroid tablets (Armour Thyroid)? Before taking thyroid hormone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to pork products; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.