HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Vertigo is most commonly due to inner ear conditions such as BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) , meniere s disease and vestibular neuronitis. BPPV - the vertigo lasts for a few seconds to minutes, associated with certain head positions. Treated with very short course of medications and performing particular maneuvers. Menieres- episodes lasts for a few minute to hours, associated with hearing loss and tinnitus Treated with low salt diet and in some cases, diuretics Vestibular neuronitis- episodes lasts for hours Treated with a short course of medication and monitoring. His doctor can assess him to determine the likely cause and then initiate treatment. I hope this helps