### instruction:
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description.

### input:
I was awaken with a sharp pain stabing threw my toung! Starting from the very back as far as I can poke my finger on my right side of it clean threw almost the tip! I have had this before and the dentist looked at it and saw nothing conserving! But now that it has happen for about the 4 or 5 time (give or take ) I am a little conserened!! Cause it really hurts when it wakes me up and hurts for a while after I wake up from the pain! I know I did not bite my toung cause it could not have gotten it back there so far! And it is only on the right side!! Any sagestions??

### output:

Hello, The posterior of the tongue could feel pressure from inflammation in the throat. With repeat episodes this could be viral in nature.  Take some Anti-inflammatory medication such as Tylenol or Advil to reduce symptoms. Look for initial signs such as a tingle. There are antiviral medications that can be effective if taken at early onset. Check if there is any type of ulcerated lesion. Stress can induce an episode. Track your diet or any change in products used. An allergic reaction is another possibility. While sleeping, you may aggravate the side of your tongue with rubbing or deny Chat Doctor. Your dentist can visually check for lesions or growths. The back side of the tongue is an area at higher risk for oral cancer, so seeing your dentist is a recommended choice to confirm that nothing new is now visible. There are blood vessels and Sylvia ducts that can also be visually checked. Consider having blood tests to check for any systemic disorders. A neurologist could be consulted if the condition persists without any possible diagnosis. Thank you for your inquiry. I hope that my suggestions are helpful.