Appeal in HC against exparte order in wife favour

Dear Sir/madam, my wife filed divorce case in 2022. In between I could not appear twice in proceedings on 21 august and 16 oct due to medical issues of me and my father but judge did not considered medical documents. Also judge asked me to pay 25000 litigation amount to my wi. 1. Should i challenge inHC. 2. If I file , then do both parties have to appear in HC for clarification 3. Will HC consider medical reports and reasons for non appearance 3. How many daysHC will take to decide exparte