Melania Trump treated for benign kidney condition in hospital

U.S. President Donald Trump's wife, Melania, has been treated for what was described as a benign kidney condition and will remain at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for the rest of the week, her office said on Monday.

SpokespersonStephanie Grisham said in a statement that Mrs. Trump, 48, underwent an embolization procedure to treat the kidney condition.

"The procedure was successful and there were no complications," Grisham said. "The first lady looks forward to a full recovery so she can continue her work on behalf of children everywhere."

The president flew by helicopter from the White House to the hospitalin Bethesda, Md., early Monday evening. He got out of the helicopter and climbed into anSUV, waving to reporters but declining to speak.

Speaking at an event at Israel's embassy in Washington on Monday, Vice-President Mike Pence said, "Melania is already on the mend."

The Slovenian-born wife of the presidentlast week rolled out an agenda for her White House work focused on helping children.

In a tweet early Tuesday, the president thanked people for their supportand said she would be out of hospital this week.