1 Rest or lie down for 15 minutes after a meal to decrease movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine. This decreases the severity of symptoms. 2  Avoid sweets and sugars. They aggravate the dumping syndrome.  Avoid very hot or cold foods or liquids, which may increase symptoms in some patients.
The purpose of your thyroid gland is to make, store, and release thyroid hormones into your blood. These hormones, which are also referred to as T3 (liothyronine) and T4 (levothyroxine), affect almost every cell in your body, and help control your bodyâs functions.
Video: The Thyroid Gland: Functions, Calcitonin & TSH. Your thyroid gland produces the hormones T3 and thyroxine (T4), which play a role in metabolism. Your thyroid also produces calcitonin, which helps regulate blood calcium levels. In this lesson, you will learn about the thyroid gland and its hormones, including how they are regulated by TSH. Biology 105: Anatomy & Physiology / Science Courses.