Brief Answer: It can be due to bleeding gastric ulcers. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. It will be helpful if you mention the colour of blood in your stool and vomitus - whether red or dark brown or black in colour. After reading your post,it seems that you might be having gastritis and blood can be due to bleeding ulcers. I would advise that you should take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals. Following investigations may be helpful :- 1. Endoscopy. 2. Colonoscopy. 3. Hemoglobin levels. Following precautions will be helpful :- 1.Avoid spicy and oily foods. 2.Avoid being empty stomach for long periods. 3.Avoid mental and emotional stress. 4.Avoid smoking and alcohol, if any. 5.Avoid self medications, especially pain killers and steroids. 6.Drink lots of water daily. 7.Avoid tea and coffee. A clinical examination and investigation is advisable. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.

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Brief Answer: Follow the advise already given. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for providing more information. Bleeding gastric ulcers can be dangerous if not cured. I would advise that you should follow the instructions already given in my earlier post. If still the symptoms persists, then you should consult your doctor for clinical examination and investigation. I hope this answers your query. If you have any further doubts, please mention. Thanks.

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