What are hiccups and what's the best way to get rid of them?

Muscle spasm: Essentially, hiccups are caused by spasms of the diaphragm muscle. Muscle spasms are caused by electrolyte imbalance. Everybody has a theory or home remedy about how to get rid of hiccups. Most often just relaxing a very restrictive diet will help. In many cases, it can be worth trying a glass of milk. Milk is the best dietary source of phosphorus and can help stop a particularly bad episode.