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.
Acid reflux, or the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus, throat or mouth, is the most noticeable symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This chronic condition can have serious consequences if left untreated.ethod 2 of 3: Treating Acid Reflux with Medication. 1. Try an over-the-counter medicine. Over-the-counter antacids, such as Tums or Alka-Seltzer, may ease symptoms of occasional indigestion. Recurrent or severe heartburn and acid reflux require consultation with your doctor.