Sturridge's season has been blighted by injuries, which have restricted the England international to just 18 appearances in all competitions.
The former Chelsea man has struggled with calf, thigh and now hip problems and his return date is unclear.
"We've found some underlying issues related to Dan's problems," the manager told reporeters. "Staff here are liasing with great medics in America.
"Daniel wants to be available, it is unfortunate for him on the back of how fantastic he was last season."
Sturridge's last Liverpool appearance came in the FA Cup quarter-final victory over Blackburn Rovers on April 8, when he was substituted after 85 minutes in a 1-0 win.
Reds boss Rodgers also confirmed that another man who has struggled with long-term injury problems, Jon Flanagan, will be unavailable until December.
"He's been a huge miss for us," the Northern Irishman lamented. "There was a time last season when he was arguably the best full back in the league."
Liverpool will welcome back Lucas Leiva from the treatment table ahead of their meeting with QPR, he added, while captain Steven Gerrard will be back after his rest against Hull City. However, Mario Balotelli and Mamadou Sakho are also among those who miss out.
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