Last night I was awakened with a sharp electric-type pain in my tongue.  It happened twice in the night. I am 59 years old and this has never happened to me before.  When I touch the side of my tongue there is a bit of sensitivity and tenderness.  What could be causing this? What type of doctor should I see an ENT?
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The electric shock type of pain in the tongue could be because of the neuralgia of the lingual nerve. Consult an oral physician to rule out neuralgia from other conditions like any lesions over the tongue. If it is because of neuralgia then you have to consult a neurophysician and start with carbamazepine therapy. I hope my answer will help you, take care.