Ocassional sharp stabbing pain on side of tounge?

Question

what is it?
diagnosis?

Answer 1

There are so many things this could be. Some of them are:
1. vitamin B-12 deficiency
2. canker sore
3. anemia
4. neuralgia
5. diabetic neuropathy
6. oral cancer
7. leukoplakia
8. heavy smoking
9. oral herpes
10. glossitis
11. burning tongue syndrome
12. infection

Please see a doctor to determine exactly the cause of your tongue pain.