One the most common causes of steatorrhea is lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance rarely comes at birth but presents itself over time and sometimes gets worse each year. It's far from severe and dealt with with a change of diet. The body's inability to break down lactose found in milk, yogurt, and other dairy products cause it.

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