Areas of neighboring Fitchburg were once part of Lunenburg, but broke away around this time because the walking distance to church and town meetings was too great for many. Closed in 2000, Whalom Park on Whalom Lake was a famous theme park in Lunenburg.
If GERD remains untreated or gets progressively worse, any of the following problems or complications can occur. 1  Esophagitis means inflammation of the esophagus. 2  Esophageal strictures, or severe damage to the tissues of the esophagus, may result in the formation of scar tissue around the bottom of the esophagus.
GERD is caused when stomach acid backflows into the esophagus (the tube between the mouth and stomach), and if you have it, you are not alone. GERD is one of the most common health conditions in the U.S., affecting more than 15 million people each year . And it can be more than a temporary annoyance. People with frequent or severe symptoms can experience damage to the esophagus.