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.
Important notice. Breastfeeding is best for babies. Infant formula is suitable from birth when babies are not breastfed. Follow-on milk is only for babies over 6 months, as part of a mixed diet and should not be used as a breastmilk substitute before 6 months.lossary of terms. This glossary provides a definition, and some explanation, of some of the common terms that are used within research clinical papers 1. Placebo: A dummy preparation used as a control against which the product being tested is compared.