Obama is not injured ; no transfer of blood needed . Obama 's ` ` symptoms are consistent with soft tissue inflammation due to acid reflux '' The president 's aide says he ordered a CT scan , which was normal . The exam revealed soft tissue swelling in the posterior throat and I , in consultation with the specialist , determined that further evaluation with a routine CT scan was prudent . ` Obama goes to Walter Reed medical center for sore throat .
Obama is not injured ; no transfer of blood needed . Obama 's ` ` symptoms are consistent with soft tissue inflammation due to acid reflux '' The president 's aide says he ordered a CT scan , which was normal . Obama goes to Walter Reed medical center for sore throat .