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.
Phytoestrogens in Soy Milk. Foods and beverages made from soy contain chemicals called isoflavones. These chemicals have estrogen-like effects on the body, so they are often called phytoestrogens -- that is, estrogen that comes from plants.hoto Credit sasimoto/iStock/Getty Images. Soy milk can be used as a milk replacement for people who are lactose-intolerant or who seek to increase their intake of soy protein. Like all soy products, soy milk has compounds that can mimic the effects of estrogen in the body and affect estrogen levels.