<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I am 55, female, no kids by choice, was recently diagnosed at the ER wsevere 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 wreduced white blood cells bc 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  <response>: 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. 