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.
Simply put, yes. Risks of taking long-term GERD medication include: 1  Esophageal cancer. 2  Taking over-the-counter (OTC) antacids has been associated with an increase in risk for esophageal adenocarcinoma, a form of cancer.he acids that accompany GERD can erode the lining of the esophagus, causing serious and painful complications. As a result, many people must take GERD medications for a long time, even for life, and that carries its own set of risks. Consequences of Untreated GERD. Ignoring GERD can be dangerous.