As part of our commitment to social responsibility, we support our fellow citizens living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and we hope that this website will raise awareness about these conditions, making a positive impact and offering support to those who need it.
What is it?
What is
Ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), classified as an autoimmune disorder that affects only the large intestine. It is most commonly found in the rectal area, but can extend to the left colonic flexure or even throughout the entire large intestine.
Symptoms
- Abdominal pain
- Bloody, mucus-filled stools
- Diarrhea with blood
- Anemia
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Anorexia
- Nausea
- Loss of electrolytes and nutrients
- Skin lesions
- Joint pain
What is it?
What is Crohn's disease?
Symptoms
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea (which may be bloody)
- Fever
- Mouth ulcers
- Nausea
- feeling nauseous
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Skin rashes
- Arthritis
- Eye inflammation
Useful information
Below you will find useful information
Patient Information Booklet
Useful Links
Membership Registration/Renewal
CYCCA Magazines
Patient Information Booklet
Useful Links
Membership Registration/Renewal
CYCCA Magazines
Who We Are
History of the Association
The idea of establishing an Association for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis in Cyprus first arose in 1993, when a group of patients and their families attempted to create such an organization. However, this effort was not successful.
In late 2000, the idea was revived during a meeting of a few patients and their friends. A year later, on December 10, 2001, the Association’s founding general assembly was held, attended by many patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. During this meeting, a provisional Board of Directors was elected, consisting of eight members—four patients with Crohn’s disease and four of their immediate relatives. The Board of Directors was responsible for registering the Association as a non-profit organization with the Ministry of the Interior and preparing it for the first General Assembly.
On August 2, 2002, the Association was officially registered as a nonprofit organization with the Ministry of the Interior under the name “Pan-Cyprus Association for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease.”
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