There was The China Syndrome, where a nuclear reactor’s meltdown could theoretically burn a hole straight through the earth’s core from here to China. There was Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a compression of the median nerve in the wrist area that can cause pain and numbness. And now, perhaps one of the most formidable syndromes known to modern science, particularly around summer barbecue season. The Steak House Syndrome.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/health-news/heartburn-and-gas-was-it-just-those-barbecued-ribs-or-should-i-be-worried-1.1352483
Heartburn and gas: Was it just those barbecued ribs? Or should I be worried.