Inflammation is the body's natural response to infection or injury, but prolonged and untreated inflammation may cause damage to healthy cells, tissues, and organs. White blood cells in the GI ...

A platelet count measures the average platelet level in a person’s blood. High or low platelet levels can increase the risk of clotting or excessive bleeding ... blood cells in the body.

A substance from red blood cells called bilirubin ends up in ... which can manifest with bleeding from the lower GI tract. It is worth having a quick look at the stool before flushing it away.