Steatorrhea can be temporary or persistent. The former is believed to be the result from changes in the diet or the presence of infection in the intestine. On the other hand, persistent steatorrhea occurs as a result from diseases of the biliary tract, pancreas, as well the intestines.iliary tract causes of Steatorrhea. 1  Biliary atresia â congenital disorder wherein there is failure of the biliary ducts to completely develop. 2  Biliary stricture or narrowing of the common bile ducts. 3  Malignancies of the biliary tracts or the gallbladder. 4  Presence of gallstones.
Use of soy formula that is lactose-free may be indicated in babies with lactose intolerance. However, the AAP states that its use should be restricted because very few would need total avoidance of lactose.
1 Calcium content: One of the ways in which soy milk is less healthy than cowâs milk is calcium content. 2  Soy milk contains lower levels of calcium and certain B vitamins when compared to cowâs milk. 3  For this reason, some people argue that it is not as healthy and can cause dietary problems.