The low platelets can lead to serious bleeding problems both in the mother and fetus. Symptoms. ITP does not cause symptoms as long as your platelet count remains above 50,000, which usually is the minimum needed to prevent abnormal bleeding. At lower platelet levels, ITP can cause different symptoms, depending on the type of ITP. Sometimes, the only symptom is the appearance of tiny purplish spots that show up on the lower legs. They are called petechiae. These are pinpoint size accumulations of blood under the skin caused by leaky small blood vessels.
annual fee. Definition. A fee charged once per year by financial institutions on certain type of accounts, usually in order to offset operating expenses.
How the Annual Fee Is Charged. The annual fee might be a one-time charge on your credit card during a specific month of the year, usually around your card's anniversary or at the beginning of the calendar year. Or, the annual fee may be divided up and assessed monthly. It's more common for cards to charge the annual fee once a year.