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.
Leave gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD - also referred to as acid reflux disease) untreated for a long time and the result isn't just discomfort. When not treated effectively, the constant acid reflux can irritate the lining of the esophagus, and serious complications can occur. Barrett's esophagus, esophageal cancer, laryngeal cancer, erosive esophagitis, and esophageal strictures, all make the list of conditions that can be born out of long-term GERD.