Having varicose veins and/or telangiectasia (leakage) in the legs can negatively affect a woman's self-esteem.
Varicose veins usually become swollen and sometimes even lumps appear on the skin. The bluish or reddish coloration makes them difficult to hide. Although spills are smaller and less obvious, they can still have a detrimental effect on self-esteem.
Varicose veins and strokes occur when the valves that support the flow of blood back to the heart stop working properly, causing the blood to flow the wrong way and causing swelling.