<s>[INST] I had a rib injury (blow to the right side of my chest) 2 and a half weeks ago. Approximately 10 days ago I started to feel very lightheaded and had tingling in my fingers and toes, I also nearly fainted. The next morning I woke up and felt slightly better, though I was still lightheaded and had numbness in my fingers and toes. I went to a doctor that afternoon to make sure I was ok. They took x-rays and acknowledged that I had a rib contusion, but said that everything looked ok otherwise. The doctor advised me to get rest and if the symptoms got worse then I should return or go to the hospital. The symptoms have not gotten worse since then and I have been able to go to work, but I still feel lightheaded. Over the past week I have felt slightly better and yesterday I felt pretty good. The lightheadedness seems to be bad when I stay seated for a while. I feel like this will get better with a few more days time, but I also am concerned that the lightheadedness could be related to something other than the rib injury. [/INST] HiWelcome to healthcaremagicI have gone through your query and understand your concern.Your lightheadedness can be related to tension so you are advised not to become tense. You can take mild anxiolytics such as alprazolam to get relief. Till then you are advised to continue same medicines, You will get relief from rest and analgesic. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.Wishing you a good health.Take care. </s>