Causes 15 causes of steatorrhea Treatment How is steatorrhea treated? Complications What are the complications of steatorrhea? Comments **COMMENTSTAGLIST** More **OTHERTAGLIST** Steatorrhea, or fatty stool, occurs when there is too much fat that the digestive system can’t absorb. Learn about 15 common causes of steatorrheaSteatorrhea, or fatty stool, occurs when there is too much fat that the digestive system can’t absorb. Stools containing fat may be thick, float, have an oily or greasy look, and smell bad.Temporary steatorrhea can be caused by dietary changes or intestinal infections. Persistent steatorrhea can be caused by disorders of the biliary tract, pancreas, or intestines.Bile (made in the liver and stored in the gallbladder), pancreatic lipases (fat-breaking enzymes), and proper intestinal function are all required for fat absorption:When there isn’t enough bile, it can result in pale-colored fatty feces and jaundice.Pancreatic lipase deficiency is rare, but it can occur due...
