<human>: I am 55, female, no kids (by choice), was recently diagnosed at the ER w/severe diverticulitis, and the abdominal stabbing pains led to an MRI which also showed an exploding absess (hence, the stabbing pain) and a polyp (smaller than a grape, but bigger than a pea). 5 days in the hospital and my bloodwork finally came through Ok w/reduced white blood cells b/c of the absess. A colonoscopy is forthcoming. Meantime, my bowel movemements have a major amount of Vaseline type discharge. This is my major question. Sometimes, all that comes out is the Vaseline consistency discharge. I don t mean to be too graphic ... HELP
<bot>: HI. The possible reasons for Vaseline type discharge per anus are:Intestinal infection as you are already diagnosed to have diverticulitis with abscess formation. Once the infection is settled, it is better to undergo a corrective surgery to get alleviation of your problem. Colonoscopy will certainly give further clue and a tissue-history to plan further management, either medical or surgical to get the diseases are removed.