 [ Symptoms ] would tonsillitis cause my 6 year old to have a very red large swollen lymphnode in her neck  my 6 year old was initially diagnosed with cervical lymphadenitis she was given an antibiotic and the swelling in her next almost completely went away then she got a stomach virus and the swelling came back but not as bad once again it went almost completely away now it is back again very swollen and red she does not have a fever or a sore throat her tonsils are very large she has had bloodwork 4 times and an ultrasound we are now seeing an ent he said that it could be tonsils [ Disease ] that would require a very caloric restricted diet at least 1 500 calories less than you are eating right now since i do not know what you weigh now your sex your age your activity level or any co exisiting medical problems i would suggest that you discuss this weight loss with your medical provider    someone who knows you and your medical history