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.
The annual fee. When the card first came out, the annual fee was âonlyâ $1,000. Since then, American Express (a CreditCardForum advertising partner) raised the annual fee all the way up to $2,500. In addition, theyâve now tacked on a $7,500 so-called âinitiation feeâ just to get the card.