Brief Answer:
different possible causes

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Vertigo has different causes, but most commonly it is related to conditions of the inner ear.

Inner ear causes include- (1)BPPV- benign paroxysmal positional vertigo- in this case, the vertigo lasts a few seconds to minutes. It is worse with certain head positions and comes and goes

It is treated by medication such as antivert or dramamine (helps vertigo and nausea) or valium for a few days along with a maneuver called Epley's maneuver.

There are images available online delaying how to do Epley's maneuver but it is best to be seen by a doctor first to see if this is the cause.

(2)vestibular neuritis- this is the most common reason. In this case, a person may have a history of a previous viral illness just before. The vertigo lasts for hours in this case.

Treated with medications such as those mentioned earlier

(3)meniere's disease- this is associated with hearing loss, tinnitus (hearing abnormal noises in the ear such as buzzing or ringing etc)
Treated with a low salt diet and diurectics

It would be best to consider visiting your doctor or an ENT doctor to determine the exact cause of your vertigo so that you can be appropriately assessed and the right treatment given.

IF this is not an option at this time, then you can use one of the meds mentioned for a short time- antivert, dramamine, valium

I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions

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