lagerwound
A lagerwound is a term sometimes used to describe a type of injury or ailment that affects a person after consuming excessive amounts of lager beer. While not a recognized medical term, it is often used colloquially to refer to symptoms associated with overconsumption, such as bloating, indigestion, nausea, or headaches. The term itself is a portmanteau of "lager" and "wound," suggesting a negative physical consequence of drinking the beverage.
The symptoms attributed to a lagerwound are generally those of alcohol intoxication and dehydration, common to
There is no specific physiological mechanism unique to lager that causes these symptoms beyond the general