Dipylidium caninum, also called the flea tapeworm, double-pore tapeworm, or cucumber tapeworm (in reference to the shape of its cucumber-seed-like proglottids, though these also resemble grains of rice or sesame seeds), is a cyclophyllid cestode that infects organisms afflicted with fleas and canine chewing lice, including dogs, cats, and sometimes ...
TWO-THREE Days BEFORE THE COLONOSCOPY. - Do not eat beans, peas, corn, nuts, popcorn, okra, or tomatoes 2-3 days prior to your colonoscopy, as the. seeds of these foods may adhere to the intestinal wall and may not flush out with bowel prep (start now if. your colonoscopy is scheduled within the next 3 days).
If your doctor says you can drink some alcohol before your colonoscopy, minimize the amount you consume and do not drink red wine or other alcoholic beverages that are red or purple. The color may be confused with blood during the colonoscopy. Several hours before the exam, you are not permitted to eat or drink.