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.
Babies need iron in their diet. It's best to use a formula fortified with iron, unless your child's doctor says not to. Standard cow's milk-based formulas: 1  Almost all babies do well on cow's milk-based formulas.  These formulas are made with cow's milk protein that has been changed to be more like breast milk.