Irritable Bowel Syndrome (or IBS) was first referenced in the Rocky Mountain Medical Journal in 1950. However, at the time there was some debate over what to call this condition. A few of the other names suggested included:- Cantankerous Colon Syndrome
- Surly Intestine Syndrome
- Annoyed Rectum Syndrome
- Quick-Tempered Anus Syndrome
- Easily Offended Abdomen Syndrome
- Ticked-Off Torso Syndrome
- Grumpy Gut Syndrome
- Perturbed Poop-Chute Syndrome
