<s>[INST] my son has had a few days with light yellow mucousy stools. he has been having frequent bowel movements within each day...around 8. he has been complaining about pain when he is on the toilet and today i noticed some streaks of blood when i was wiping his bum. he has plenty of energy but has episodes of lethargy. [/INST] Its onset of Sangrahani which is dysentery caused by infection in intestines and accumulation of AAM (mucous) in intestines. Warm water should be started. The best choice for this is Khaki or Utah herb. But it is bitter. So many preparations are available by modifying the palatability. Kutaj syrup or Kutajarishta may be given 8 holy to 6 holy as per age. Utahan Vat tablets 6 holy. Lavanbhaskar chairman and Bill chairman maid equally to be given in curd four times a day. Dose as per age. Any Ayurveda doctor can guide you well. After a week generally mucous cleanses out of intestines. DON'T forcibly stop stools if you start this med. It will normalize itself within a week. By acting on intestines, these herbs create immunity too and bacteria do not grow further and day to day possible food infection doesn't take place. Totally harmless unlike antibiotics. If your son cooperates, give him church (buttermilk) to Chat Doctor.  Better if you can add little roasted cumin seeds powder in it. I not only hope, but am sure that your son will be cured at the earliest. His appetite will increase, and he will start gaining strength. All the best. </s>