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.
For most Americans, heartburn is just an occasional problem. Sixty million people get it at least once a month. But for the 19 million people who have a chronic form of heartburn known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), untreated symptoms can lead to a variety of health complications. If you experience frequent or extended heartburn (twice a week on a regular basis), see your doctor.