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.
Medically Reviewed by George Krucik, MD. Symptoms such as heartburn and acid reflux are common in most cases of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, chronic acid reflux can result in long-term complications and serious health problems if left untreated. One such problem is increased risk for developing esophageal cancer.