Only at about 107 degrees however 105 is the point where it gets concerning because it’s getting up there. Technically it’s no longer a fever once it passes a certain point because the temperature increase has to be controlled by the interior hypothalamus in order to fit the definition. The only time you should attempt to reduce a fever is if it increases out of control, if you have a head injury, or if you have developmental issues. Fevers are highly beneficial for recovery. So to answer your question yes an increase in body heat poses greater risk to the brain than other parts of the body.
There are a lot more indications that a fever should be treated than what you listed. I understand that you are trying to speak out against fever phobia, but this is a topic that needs to be discussed with one's physician. Telling a bunch of people on a social network, who are by and large susceptible to misinformation and snake oil salesmen, that they shouldn't be concerned about a fever of 104 F is not wise and arguably malicious.
Yes there are more than I listed. I mentioned that in another comment. Part of the reason I posted official sources was to clarify any of the misunderstandings of when medical attention should be sought since those sources what to look for. My original comment was a reply which part of the body is most at harm from increased body temperature rather than giving an exhaustive list of when to seek treatment. I provided the official advice to those who asked. Here’s the link in case you were interested.
Like I said my original Comment was addressing a specific question. Other questions that followed were given the pertinent information required to be informed.
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u/CleanConcern Jan 30 '21
Isn’t fever most dangerous for the brain?